SeasonMapPlettenberg Bay weather in July
South Africa
July in Plettenberg Bay: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Plettenberg Bay · #871 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Plettenberg Bay climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 60°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 50 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Plettenberg Bay in July
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyTerm 2–3 (winter) break in South Africa, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Plettenberg Bay's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPlettenberg Bay's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Plettenberg Bay in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Whale season
1 Jul – 15 Dec · usuallyThe official whale season runs July to December, with southern right whales through the middle of it and migrating humpbacks arriving with their calves from early November. Bryde's whales and dolphins are around the bay year-round. Source ↗
- Festival
Plett Ocean Festival
3–12 JulMajor festivalTen days of marine science talks, boat-based whale watching, birdwatching and citizen-science outings timed to the middle of the whale season, run by the town's marine conservation groups. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Plettenberg Bay — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Plettenberg Bay?
Plettenberg Bay in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Plettenberg Bay?
- July in Plettenberg Bay: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Plettenberg Bay on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Plettenberg Bay in July?
- In July, Plettenberg Bay averages a daily high of 17.9°C and a low of 10.1°C, with about 50 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Plettenberg Bay in July?
- Plettenberg Bay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in July.
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Similar destinations in Southern Africa — July
Within 300 km: Knysna's Southern right whales around 15 Jun – 15 Nov, and Port Elizabeth's Sardine run past Algoa Bay around 15 May – 31 Jul.