Plettenberg Bay Weather in August

What's the weather like in Plettenberg Bay (Western Cape) in August 2024?

The climate in Plettenberg Bay during August can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

August is in the winter in Plettenberg Bay and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Plettenberg Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.2°C 64.7°F
Nightly temperature 9.9°C 49.7°F
Average temperature 14°C 57.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 100 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 18°C 64.4°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Plettenberg Bay with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay average temperature in August

August rainfall

Plettenberg Bay average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Plettenberg Bay average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Plettenberg Bay in August 2024.

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Plettenberg Bay weather stats

Plettenberg Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: January 23.5°C 74.3°F
Driest month: December 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 7.2hrs
Coldest month: July 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: August 100mm 3.9ins
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