Plettenberg Bay weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

Is December a good time to explore Plettenberg Bay weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

For December, the weather in Plettenberg Bay is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Plettenberg Bay in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 345 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Plettenberg Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Plettenberg Bay, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 345 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in South Africa in December

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Plettenberg Bay, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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