Climate Insights for Mossel Bay

The climate in Mossel Bay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 457 mm of precipitation falls per year. Mossel Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mossel 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Mossel Bay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 18 in of precipitation falls per year. Mossel Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mossel 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.

Mossel Bay has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Mossel Bay has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 69°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 59°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.

Mossel Bay is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 457 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 48 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 31 mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Mossel Bay is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.2 in. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Mossel Bay is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Mossel Bay is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Mossel Bay is during January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 38 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mossel Bay is during January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 55°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mossel 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. 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mossel Bay based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.