When is the best time to go to Sunset Beach

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sunset Beach, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Sunset Beach weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sunset Beach are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Sunset Beach January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 32mm 11.6hrs 15hrs 19°C

January in Sunset Beach is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sunset Beach, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Sunset Beach and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Sunset Beach February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 31mm 11hrs 14.2hrs 19°C

February in Sunset Beach is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sunset Beach, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Sunset Beach and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Sunset Beach March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 43mm 9.8hrs 13.2hrs 19°C

The weather in March in Sunset Beach is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sunset Beach, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Sunset Beach and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Sunset Beach April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 82mm 8hrs 12.1hrs 17°C

Sunset Beach's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sunset Beach, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Sunset Beach and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Sunset Beach May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 136mm 6.7hrs 11.3hrs 16°C

May is a wet month in Sunset Beach and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sunset Beach for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Sunset Beach and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Sunset Beach June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 189mm 6hrs 15hrs 16°C

Mild and wet weather often prevails in Sunset Beach during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sunset Beach for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Sunset Beach and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Sunset Beach July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 164mm 6.4hrs 14.2hrs 15°C

July in Sunset Beach is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sunset Beach for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Sunset Beach and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 164mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Sunset Beach weather in July »

August

Sunset Beach August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 163mm 7hrs 13.2hrs 15°C

The weather in August in Sunset Beach is characteristically mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sunset Beach for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Sunset Beach and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Sunset Beach weather in August »

September

Sunset Beach September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 96mm 7.8hrs 12.1hrs 15°C

Sunset Beach's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sunset Beach.

September is in the spring in Sunset Beach and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Sunset Beach weather in September »

October

Sunset Beach October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 61mm 9.2hrs 11.3hrs 16°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Sunset Beach and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sunset Beach.

October is in the spring in Sunset Beach and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sunset Beach weather in October »

November

Sunset Beach November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 40mm 10.6hrs 15hrs 17°C

The weather in November in Sunset Beach is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sunset Beach, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Sunset Beach and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sunset Beach weather in November »

December

Sunset Beach December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 43mm 11.3hrs 14.2hrs 19°C

December in Sunset Beach is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sunset Beach, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Sunset Beach and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Sunset Beach weather stats

Sunset Beach weather statistics
Hottest month: February 24.8°C 76.6°F
Driest month: February 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: February 11hrs
Coldest month: July 16.2°C 61.2°F
Wettest month: June 189mm 7.4ins
Warmest sea: February 19.4°C 66.9°F
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