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Weather & Climate in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plettenberg Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 458.9 sq mi (1,188.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.0527°N, 23.3716°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 18, 2016 | 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in |
Plettenberg Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (2.1").