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Average Monthly Sunshine in Plettenberg Bay

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Plettenberg Bay receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Knysna, South Africa (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Plettenberg Bay vary. From a high of 345 hours in December, to a low of 239 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3383 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Knysna, South Africa (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Enjoy up to 11.5 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 8.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Plettenberg Bay’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Plettenberg Bay enjoys an average of 3383 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

August, Plettenberg Bay’s wettest month, receives 50 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Plettenberg Bay Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Plettenberg Bay?

Tue   Jan 21
25°C | 18°C
SE 10 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Wed   Jan 22
28°C | 15°C
SE 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 23
32°C | 18°C
SW 7 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

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