Plettenberg Bay is the perfect year-round destination as each season offers its own unique charm.
The spring and summer seasons bring longer, warmer days to bask in the sun with a chilled glass of wine or cocktail from our Bar in hand or you could dine on our Deck under the stars. Mid October until End of March are perfect for summer days by the beach and warm evenings. The waters of the indian ocean are much warmer than in Cape Town.
If you’re more captivated by milder weather, end of autumn (April - May) and early Spring (September - October) is a lovely time of year as the days are not as hot and Plettenberg Bay offers pure tranquility and calm days excellent for outdoor activities.
If drinking red wine next to a log fire is your cup of tea (yes, it’s ours too), winter (July - August) is your best bet. The surrounding mountains often show their incredible silhouettes in all romantic colors in winter, turning Plett into a cosy wonderland for couples. It´s also the best time for whale watching and the most affordable time.
Temperatures in South African can easily reach mid twenties on any sunny winter Day with little to no wind but a quick passing cold front can add a lot of beauty to our bay-view of 140km coastline when the fight of sun and clouds is mirrored in the lagoon and ocean.