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Sun & Beach Potential

88/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

May, June, July

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Avoid

January, February, March, October, November, December

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Weather

16°C – 23°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🏖️ Planning your beach holiday to Wild Coast?

The best time to visit Wild Coast for a sun and beach holiday is May, June, July.

Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Wild Coast

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
63Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°118
February
66Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°105
March
73Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°115
April
84Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°83
May
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°34
June
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°25
July
87Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°32
August
84Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°35
September
75Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°63
October
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°105
November
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°119
December
63Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
21°126

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Wild Coast

When is the best time to visit Wild Coast for sun & beach?

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May, June, July score highest for sun & beach in Wild Coast. The top month scores 88/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Wild Coast?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Wild Coast. Conditions still vary by monthly score, so use the table below rather than assuming every month works the same for sun & beach.

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