Plettenberg Bay Weather in December

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

The climate in Plettenberg Bay during December can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

December is in the summer in Plettenberg Bay and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

Plettenberg Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.5°C 72.5°F
Nightly temperature 15.3°C 59.5°F
Average temperature 18.9°C 66°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 65 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 21.1°C 70°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average December is the driest month of the year in Plettenberg Bay with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay average temperature in December

December rainfall

Plettenberg Bay average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Plettenberg Bay average rain in December

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 December 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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