Climate Insights for Jeffreys Bay

The climate in Jeffreys Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 305mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Jeffreys Bay is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, November, October. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between February and May.

Jeffreys Bay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 13°C. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 9°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Jeffreys Bay is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 305mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3mm. That's 30mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between February and May, totalling around 7cm annually. May is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Jeffreys Bay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Jeffreys Bay, which began on June 21, 2026. Jeffreys Bay is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 13°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jeffreys Bay based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.