Weather Guide

Sodwana Bay, South Africa Average Monthly Weather

Weather score71Very good annual avg

Best months: April, March, December

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 28°C, sunshine averages 7.3h per day, and rainfall totals about 887mm. Sea temperatures average 25°C across the year.

Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

28°C

Rain

887mm

Annual total

Sun

7.3h

Sea

25°C

Weather score

71

Very good avg

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Temperature

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July24°C average high

July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

July39mm average rain

July is one of Sodwana Bay's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsMay to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

July7.8 hours average sun

July is close to Sodwana Bay's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsJanuary to September and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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July23°C average sea

July is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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July66 weather score

July is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsFebruary to May and September to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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