Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in Plettenberg Bay with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Plettenberg Bay in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Plettenberg Bay with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 24°C, with nights close to 17°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Plettenberg Bay will be around 25°C, with nights close to 18°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Plettenberg Bay is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 91 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Plettenberg Bay. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Plettenberg Bay in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
91 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Plettenberg Bay?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Plettenberg Bay. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Plettenberg Bay in December
With 39°C, Plettenberg Bay hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Plettenberg Bay
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Plettenberg Bay, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Plettenberg Bay
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Plettenberg Bay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Plettenberg Bay.
Daily UV Index in December in Plettenberg Bay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Plettenberg Bay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Plettenberg Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Plettenberg Bay, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Plettenberg Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Plettenberg Bay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Plettenberg Bay
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Average Weather in Plettenberg Bay by Month
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