Climate normals · 1970–2000
Mossel Bay Climate
Mossel Bay is a city in South Africa (11) with a population of about 78,940. Its average annual temperature is 17.6°C (64°F), with roughly 453 mm of rain per year.
17.6°C
Avg Temp
453
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Mossel Bay Climate
Mossel Bay has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F) and receives about 453 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.6°C
Avg Temp
453
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 33 mm |
| February | 21° / 70° | 34 mm |
| March | 20° / 68° | 35 mm |
| April | 18° / 65° | 48 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 37 mm |
| June | 15° / 60° | 35 mm |
| July | 15° / 58° | 36 mm |
| August | 15° / 58° | 44 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 34 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 45 mm |
| November | 18° / 65° | 38 mm |
| December | 20° / 68° | 34 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Mossel Bay
The most comfortable months to visit Mossel Bay are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 26°C high). The coldest is August (near 9°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Mossel Bay are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Mossel Bay, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C and about 453 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is August.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Mossel Bay average about 26°C (78°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.