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Weather in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Get accurate, up-to-date weather information for Plettenberg Bay, including current conditions, hourly forecasts, and 6-day outlook. Plan your outdoor activities with reliable weather data and UV protection guidance.
Current Conditions
Temperature: 8.7°C
Feels like: 6.6°C
Description: Partly cloudy
Humidity: 96%
Wind: 8.6 km/h ↑ NNW
Moon Phase: 
Waxing Gibbous
Sun Protection for Plettenberg Bay Today
UV Index: 4 · Moderate (now 0, today's peak 4)
Recommended: SPF 30+ — Take care around midday. Apply SPF 30+, wear a hat and sunglasses.
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🌤️ Today’s outlook
Cool, partly cloudy. Peak UV 4 Moderate — take cover up, seek shade & use broad-spectrum SPF 30+, a warm layer.
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🌡️ Temperature through the day
▬ temperature ▔▔ feels like
📆 7-day outlook
Today
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17°/8°
💧 0%
Sat
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19°/10°
💧 25%
Sun
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19°/10°
💧 6%
Mon
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17°/9°
💧 0%
Tue
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17°/10°
💧 22%
Wed
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18°/13°
💧 25%
Thu
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21°/11°
💧 6%
BEST DAY
🌫️ Air quality now
51
US AQI
Moderate
Acceptable; unusually sensitive people should watch for symptoms.
PM2.5 7.7 µg/m³ · PM10 10 µg/m³ · NO₂ 4
Air quality (PM2.5, PM10, US AQI): Open-Meteo / CAMS. Pollen shown where forecast data is available.
Hourly UV, temperature & 7-day data: Open-Meteo. This is general sun-safety guidance, not a personal safe-exposure time — UV damages skin before any visible sunburn, so protect from UV 3 upward (WHO/EPA UV Index guidance).
Today and Tomorrow's Forecast
TodayMorning Temperature: 8.5°C Description: Fair Wind: 5.0 km/h ↖ NNW Afternoon Temperature: 16.4°C Description: Clear sky Wind: 12.6 km/h ↘ ESE EveningTemperature: 12.2°C Description: Partly cloudy Wind: 22.3 km/h ↑ N |
TomorrowMorning Temperature: 14.1°C Description: Partly cloudy Wind: 37.8 km/h ← W AfternoonTemperature: 18.4°C Description: Clear sky Wind: 29.2 km/h ← WSW Evening Temperature: 14.7°C Description: Cloudy Wind: 15.5 km/h ↖ WNW |
Cloud Cover Movement Over Southern Africa
Week's Weather Outlook
Sun, Aug 23
High: 17.5°C Low: 10.1°C Clear sky Wind: 11.5 km/h ↘ SSE Moon: |
Mon, Aug 24
High: 16.0°C Low: 9.6°C Fair Wind: 10.4 km/h ↓ SSE Moon: |
Tue, Aug 25
High: 15.1°C Low: 11.3°C Cloudy Wind: 10.1 km/h ↙ WSW Moon: |
Wed, Aug 26
High: 16.2°C Low: 13.2°C Cloudy Wind: 28.4 km/h ↘ ESE Moon: |
Thu, Aug 27
High: 20.0°C Low: 11.8°C Cloudy Wind: 15.5 km/h ↘ SE Moon: |
Fri, Aug 28
High: 32.1°C Low: 11.7°C Cloudy Wind: 29.2 km/h ↑ NNW Moon: |
South African Temperature Maps
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Weather & UV Protection
While checking the weather forecast is important for planning outdoor activities, it's also crucial to consider UV exposure, which can be high even on cloudy days. Here are some sun protection tips based on weather conditions:
- Sunny days: Use SPF 30-50+ sunscreen, wear a hat, sunglasses, and seek shade during peak hours (10am-4pm)
- Cloudy days: Up to 80% of UV radiation can penetrate cloud cover - continue to use SPF 30+ sunscreen
- Rainy days: UV rays can still reach you through clouds - apply sunscreen to exposed skin when outdoors
- Windy conditions: Wind can reduce the sensation of sun exposure, potentially leading to unexpected sunburn
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