Swimming in South Africa in november 2024 Sea temperature by city in november

Do you want to go to the beach in South Africa in november 2024? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in november in South Africa by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in South Africa in november 2024

Here, find the average sea temperature in South Africa in november in several coastal cities.

Cape Town

on average:

63°F

min: 61°F / max: 66°F

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Durban

on average:

74°F

min: 72°F / max: 76°F

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Port Elizabeth (South Africa)

Coffee Bay

on average:

74°F

min: 71°F / max: 75°F

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East London

on average:

73°F

min: 70°F / max: 76°F

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George

on average:

65°F

min: 63°F / max: 69°F

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Margate

on average:

74°F

min: 72°F / max: 76°F

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Port Nolloth

on average:

60°F

min: 57°F / max: 64°F

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Richards Bay

on average:

75°F

min: 72°F / max: 78°F

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Agulhas National Park

Arniston

on average:

64°F

min: 61°F / max: 67°F

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Ballito (Dolphin Coast)

Cape of Good Hope

Cape Agulhas

on average:

64°F

min: 61°F / max: 67°F

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Gansbaai

on average:

65°F

min: 63°F / max: 68°F

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Groot-Jongensfontein

Hermanus

on average:

65°F

min: 62°F / max: 67°F

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Hondeklip Bay

on average:

61°F

min: 58°F / max: 65°F

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iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Kenton-on-Sea

on average:

72°F

min: 69°F / max: 74°F

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Where should you go swimming in South Africa in the month of november?

Swimming in South Africa in november is pleasant (in the best case scenario)

In november in South Africa swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

As for Durban, Coffee Bay, East London, Margate, Richards Bay, Ballito (Dolphin Coast), iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Kenton-on-Sea, swimming is pleasant in november. The sea water is 74°F on average (min: 72°F/max: 76°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in november in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth (South Africa), George, Agulhas National Park, Arniston, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Agulhas, Gansbaai, Groot-Jongensfontein and Hermanus is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 66°F, it can also go as low as 61°F. Note that the average is 63°F.

Swimming in november in Port Nolloth and Hondeklip Bay is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 60°F (min: 57°F/max: 64°F).

Where to go swimming in South Africa in november: the map of sea temperatures

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in november

Cape Town

November
Average sea temperature 63°F
Minimum sea temperature 61°F
Maximum sea temperature 66°F
Average outside temperature 70°F
Maximum outside temperature 74°F
Minimum outside temperature 65°F
Precipitation 1.9in
Number of days of precipitation 3 jour(s)
(10%)
Cloud cover 23%
Our opinion cool swimming

More information on swimming in Cape Town in november

Durban

November
Average sea temperature 74°F
Minimum sea temperature 72°F
Maximum sea temperature 76°F
Average outside temperature 72°F
Maximum outside temperature 76°F
Minimum outside temperature 68°F
Precipitation 6.5in
Number of days of precipitation 9 jour(s)
(31%)
Cloud cover 56%
Our opinion pleasant swimming

More information on swimming in Durban in november

Port Elizabeth (South Africa)

November
Average sea temperature 69°F
Minimum sea temperature 67°F
Maximum sea temperature 72°F
Average outside temperature 70°F
Maximum outside temperature 74°F
Minimum outside temperature 67°F
Precipitation 2in
Number of days of precipitation 3 jour(s)
(10%)
Cloud cover 36%
Our opinion cool swimming

More information on swimming in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in november

Coffee Bay

November
Average sea temperature 74°F
Minimum sea temperature 71°F
Maximum sea temperature 75°F
Average outside temperature 68°F
Maximum outside temperature 76°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Precipitation 5.7in
Number of days of precipitation 8 jour(s)
(25%)
Cloud cover 54%
Our opinion pleasant swimming

More information on swimming in Coffee Bay in november

East London

November
Average sea temperature 73°F
Minimum sea temperature 70°F
Maximum sea temperature 76°F
Average outside temperature 70°F
Maximum outside temperature 74°F
Minimum outside temperature 67°F
Precipitation 3.3in
Number of days of precipitation 5 jour(s)
(17%)
Cloud cover 46%
Our opinion pleasant swimming

More information on swimming in East London in november

List of coastal cities in South Africa

Cape Town in novembercool swimming
Durban in novemberpleasant swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in novembercool swimming
Coffee Bay in novemberpleasant swimming
East London in novemberpleasant swimming
George in novembercool swimming
Margate in novemberpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in novembercold swimming
Richards Bay in novemberpleasant swimming
Agulhas National Park in novembercool swimming
Arniston in novembercool swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in novemberpleasant swimming
Cape of Good Hope in novembercool swimming
Cape Agulhas in novembercool swimming
Gansbaai in novembercool swimming
Groot-Jongensfontein in novembercool swimming
Hermanus in novembercool swimming
Hondeklip Bay in novembercold swimming
iSimangaliso Wetland Park in novemberpleasant swimming
Kenton-on-Sea in novemberpleasant swimming
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