Search Menu

What’s the climate like in Plettenberg Bay?

The current climate in Plettenberg Bay features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Plettenberg Bay in recent years was 39°C in April 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in July 2021.

On average, Plettenberg Bay receives 790 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Curious about the weather in other parts of South Africa? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Cape Town, Krugerpark, Johannesburg, or explore other destinations in South Africa.

Best time to visit Plettenberg Bay?

The best time to visit Plettenberg Bay for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Plettenberg Bay.

Climate Table of Plettenberg Bay

The climate table of Plettenberg Bay shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 25 25 24 22 22 20 19 20 20 21 22 24
Temp. min (°C) 18 18 17 15 13 11 11 11 12 13 14 17
Precipitation
DropletDroplet
Droplet
DropletDroplet
DropletDroplet
DropletDroplet
DropletDroplet
DropletDroplet
DropletDropletDroplet
DropletDroplet
DropletDroplet
DropletDroplet
DropletDroplet
Precipitation (mm) 51 39 56 50 51 54 69 118 94 57 60 91
UV Index 9 9 8 6 5 4 5 6 7 9 9 9

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 22°C
  • Highest temperature: 25°C in January and February
  • Lowest temperature: 19°C in July
  • Precipitation: 790 mm per year, averaging 66 mm per month
  • Driest months: 39 mm in February, 50 mm in April and 51 mm in January
  • Wettest months: 118 mm in August, 94 mm in September and 91 mm in December

Weather experiences in Plettenberg Bay

GoodStarStarStarStar

Although the sun did not always shine and it rained occasion... more

Eelco van Halm

GoodStarStarStarStar

Sunny but not too hot and light rain. In the evening it can ... more

Teun

Average Temperature per Month in Plettenberg Bay

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa,

Average Precipitation per Month in Plettenberg Bay

This graph shows how much rainfall Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa,

Average UV Index per Month in Plettenberg Bay

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa,

Yearly Temperature in Plettenberg Bay

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Plettenberg Bay

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa,

Weather experiences in Plettenberg Bay

The weather in Plettenberg Bay is rated an average of 3,8 out of 5 stars by 5 visitors. Have you been to Plettenberg Bay? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

Write your own review Down

Weather experience:Good StarStarStarStar

Although the sun did not always shine and it rained occasionally, it had a special charm. The temperature was mild, perfect for local wine tastings and nature walks.— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Good StarStarStarStar

Sunny but not too hot and light rain. In the evening it can cool down a bit, so wearing a sweater is recommended.— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Good StarStarStarStar

During the day it was sunny and pleasant, but at night it cooled off a bit. There were a few rainy days, but that was to be expected.— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Okay StarStarStar

Beautiful sunny days were often followed by cloudy and cool days. The weather did not keep me from being active, but nice weather was no guarantee.— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Good StarStarStarStar

High temperatures around 30 degrees, but watch out for sudden showers. Could use more sunshine, but still great for outdoor activities.— This text is automatically translated to English

Have you been to Plettenberg Bay?

Share your weather experiences in Plettenberg Bay.

Your email will not be shown in the review and will not be shared with others.

Average weather in Plettenberg Bay by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Plettenberg Bay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

Popular destinations in South Africa

Discover the climate of these popular destinations in South Africa.

Terug naar boven