Climate Insights for Jeffreys Bay

The climate in Jeffreys Bay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 491mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 95mm 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Jeffreys Bay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 24°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 22°C. July 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 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Jeffreys Bay is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 491mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 95mm of rainfall. February and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 16mm. That's 79mm less than July, 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.

Jeffreys Bay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

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 January at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 53 days from now.

The best time to visit Jeffreys Bay is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, 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 41mm per month. 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 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. 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.