Sunset Beach Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Sunset Beach sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be warm at the high end
to roughly mild at the low end.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Sunset Beach changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 18°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 10°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Sunset Beach receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 562 mm. Sunset Beach can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 104 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 15 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sunset Beach Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Sunset Beach can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 11.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in August to 20°C in February.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sunset Beach.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 81%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May and June and highest during January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
partly cloudy and chance of slight rain partly cloudy and no rain clear and no rainForecast for Sunset Beach
7 m/s
8 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Sunset Beach in South Africa
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 338 hours of sunshine.
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