Climate Insights for Plettenberg Bay Airport

The climate in Plettenberg Bay Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 586mm of precipitation falls per year. Plettenberg Bay Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Plettenberg Bay Airport 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Plettenberg Bay Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 23°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Plettenberg Bay Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 586mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 73mm of rainfall. July and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 35mm. That's 38mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Plettenberg Bay Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Plettenberg Bay Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Plettenberg Bay Airport 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 January at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Plettenberg Bay Airport is during January, February, March, April, May, 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 44mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. 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 Plettenberg Bay Airport 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.