Weather in Saint Helena Bay
14-day forecast · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 1:04 am (GMT+2)- Feels like
- 61 °F
- Low / high
- 59 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 9 mph S
Today in Saint Helena Bay: clear sky, 59 °F to 88 °F, with a 0% chance of rain and a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph). Tomorrow, overcast, 62 °F to 92 °F and a 0% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Friday 30, at 92 °F. No significant rain expected over the next 7 days.
Temperatures for the next 14 days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
- Sun 8
- Mon 9
- Tue 10
- Wed 11
Day by day
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind | Max wave | High tides | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 59 / 88 °F | 0% | 15 mph SSW | 5.1 ft | 4:52 am · 5:10 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 92 °F | 0% | 20 mph SSW | 5.1 ft | 5:41 am · 6:04 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 83 °F | 0% | 17 mph SSW | 4.5 ft | 6:40 am · 7:11 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 1 | 61 / 77 °F | 6% | 19 mph SSW | 4.7 ft | 7:57 am · 8:40 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 81 °F | 2% | 17 mph SSW | 4.0 ft | 9:31 am · 10:19 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 80 °F | 5% | 15 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 10:53 am · 11:35 pm | ECMWF | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 77 °F | 6% | 10 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 11:53 am | ECMWF | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 75 °F | 6% | 12 mph W | 3.5 ft | 12:29 am · 12:40 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 80 °F | 14% | 13 mph SSW | 3.8 ft | 1:12 am · 1:20 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 82 °F | 16% | 9 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 1:50 am · 1:55 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 8 | 58 / 65 °F | 4% · 0.06 in | 17 mph NNW | 2.3 ft | 2:24 am · 2:28 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 61 °F | 10% · 1.29 in | 12 mph N | 2.8 ft | 2:57 am · 3:00 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 70 °F | 18% · 0.17 in | 12 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | 3:28 am · 3:30 pm | ECMWF | |
| Wed 11 | 55 / 78 °F | 10% | 15 mph S | 2.2 ft | 3:59 am · 4:01 pm | ECMWF |
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
Today, every 3 hours
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 64° | 61° | 61° | 73° | 87° | 87° | 78° | 68° |
| Chance of rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
| Wind (mph) | 10 S | 7 S | 5 S | 4 SW | 6 SW | 15 SSW | 14 SSW | 13 S |
| Humidity | 76% | 80% | 82% | 55% | 30% | 32% | 51% | 73% |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Model | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF |
Do the models agree?
Low confidenceThey don't agree on temperature today: it may change, so check again closer to the day.
What 4 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.
| High (°F) | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 88° | 92° | 83° | 77° | 81° | 80° | 77° |
| AIFS | 86° | 86° | 81° | 76° | 78° | 79° | 81° |
| GFS | 80° | 82° | 77° | 70° | 72° | 72° | 68° |
| ICON | 73° | 74° | 72° | 68° | 69° | 69° | 69° |
| Confidence | low | low | low | medium | low | low | low |
| Rain | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AIFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ICON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | high | high |
| Wind (mph) | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 1532 | 2038 | 1734 | 1936 | 1732 | 1532 | 1023 |
| AIFS | 13 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 |
| GFS | 2232 | 2633 | 2330 | 2024 | 2125 | 1521 | 1415 |
| ICON | 1934 | 2037 | 1731 | 1224 | 1223 | 1629 | 917 |
| Confidence | medium | medium | medium | medium | medium | high | high |
Chance of rain from the ensemble models
| Model | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF (51 scenarios) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 2% | 5% | 6% |
| GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios) | 0% | 0% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 0% | 6% |
Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.
Outlook
How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.
Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain.
Next 6 weeks
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Typical high / low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8 | A bit above +1.3 °F | Normal | — |
| Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15 | A bit above +0.9 °F | Normal | — |
| Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22 | A bit above +1.4 °F | Normal | 80° / 60° |
| Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29 | Above +2.7 °F | Normal | 83° / 61° |
| Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6 | A bit above +1.6 °F | Normal | 82° / 61° |
Coming months
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| November | A bit above +1.1 °F | Normal |
| December | Normal +0.4 °F | Normal |
| January | Normal +0.7 °F | Normal |
| February | A bit above +0.9 °F | Normal |
| March | A bit above +1.3 °F | Normal |
Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give. The long-range sea temperature isn't usable at this spot (the model's grid cell falls on land).
Saint Helena Bay climate by monthClimate by month
Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)The best time to visit Saint Helena Bay is from October to March: highs of 73 °F to 81 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.
- JanJ
- FebF
- MarM
- AprA
- MayM
- JunJ
- JulJ
- AugA
- SepS
- OctO
- NovN
- DecD
- Highs and lows
- Monthly rainfall
- Best time
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy daysDays | Sun (h/day) | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 81° | 59° | 0.24 in | 1 | 10.9 | 61° | 6.1 ft |
| FebruaryFeb | 81° | 59° | 0.20 in | 1 | 10.4 | 62° | 5.6 ft |
| MarchMar | 78° | 58° | 0.35 in | 1 | 9.3 | 61° | 5.8 ft |
| AprilApr | 75° | 55° | 0.84 in | 3 | 7.8 | 59° | 5.8 ft |
| MayMay | 69° | 52° | 1.44 in | 5 | 6.6 | 58° | 6.1 ft |
| JuneJun | 65° | 49° | 1.94 in | 8 | 6.5 | 57° | 7.4 ft |
| JulyJul | 64° | 48° | 2.00 in | 7 | 6.8 | 56° | 7.0 ft |
| AugustAug | 64° | 49° | 1.56 in | 7 | 7.1 | 57° | 7.3 ft |
| SeptemberSep | 68° | 51° | 0.93 in | 4 | 7.7 | 58° | 6.6 ft |
| OctoberOct | 73° | 54° | 0.50 in | 3 | 8.9 | 58° | 6.1 ft |
| NovemberNov | 76° | 55° | 0.51 in | 2 | 9.9 | 59° | 6.0 ft |
| DecemberDec | 79° | 57° | 0.32 in | 1 | 11.0 | 61° | 6.0 ft |
| Month | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61° | 6.1 ft |
| Feb | 62° | 5.6 ft |
| Mar | 61° | 5.8 ft |
| Apr | 59° | 5.8 ft |
| May | 58° | 6.1 ft |
| Jun | 57° | 7.4 ft |
| Jul | 56° | 7.0 ft |
| Aug | 57° | 7.3 ft |
| Sep | 58° | 6.6 ft |
| Oct | 58° | 6.1 ft |
| Nov | 59° | 6.0 ft |
| Dec | 61° | 6.0 ft |
Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.
A normal year brings 10.84 in of rain on about 43 days and about 3,100 hours of sunshine.
1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses
Temperature
It's 63 °F now (feels like 61 °F). Today, 59 °F to 88 °F; tomorrow, 62 °F to 92 °F.
Chance of rain
Today the chance of rain reaches 0%. No significant rain expected this week.
Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.00 in; last 3 days, 0.00 in; last 7 days, 0.02 in.
Humidity and dew point
Humidity is 75% now and the dew point is 55 °F.
The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.
Visibility and fog
Visibility is good now (15 mi). No fog expected today.
The model gives visibility up to about 15 mi: beyond that, the horizon is clear.
UV index
Fri 30: 11 · Sat 31: 10 · Sun 1: 11
| Index | Level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | low | No special protection needed. |
| 3–5 | moderate | Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday. |
| 6–7 | high | Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm. |
| 8–10 | very high | Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it. |
| 11+ | extreme | Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy. |
Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.
Barometric pressure
- ↗ Rising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → Steady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ Falling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Air and pollen
Previous days
The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | Overcast | 55 / 87 °F | 0 | 18 mph S |
| Tue 27 | Overcast | 53 / 76 °F | 0 | 12 mph SW |
| Mon 26 | Overcast | 59 / 76 °F | 0 | 18 mph SSW |
| Sun 25 | Overcast | 60 / 83 °F | 0 | 20 mph S |
| Sat 24 | Overcast | 57 / 82 °F | 0 | 16 mph S |
| Fri 23 | Overcast | 52 / 76 °F | 0 | 9 mph SSW |
| Thu 22 | Light drizzle | 56 / 69 °F | 0.02 in | 11 mph WNW |
Show all 30 days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | Drizzle | 56 / 62 °F | 0.28 in | 16 mph NNW |
| Tue 20 | Heavy drizzle | 45 / 67 °F | 0.14 in | 11 mph WNW |
| Mon 19 | Overcast | 46 / 68 °F | 0 | 12 mph SSW |
| Sun 18 | Overcast | 53 / 66 °F | 0 | 16 mph SSW |
| Sat 17 | Drizzle | 58 / 67 °F | 0.09 in | 15 mph SSW |
| Fri 16 | Overcast | 54 / 75 °F | 0 | 10 mph WNW |
| Thu 15 | Overcast | 54 / 66 °F | 0 | 12 mph NNW |
| Wed 14 | Overcast | 47 / 66 °F | 0 | 11 mph NW |
| Tue 13 | Light drizzle | 55 / 72 °F | 0.04 in | 12 mph SSW |
| Mon 12 | Drizzle | 54 / 62 °F | 0.09 in | 8 mph NW |
| Sun 11 | Mainly clear | 54 / 80 °F | 0 | 12 mph SSW |
| Sat 10 | Partly cloudy | 53 / 83 °F | 0 | 12 mph SSW |
| Fri 9 | Partly cloudy | 49 / 71 °F | 0 | 13 mph SW |
| Thu 8 | Overcast | 46 / 69 °F | 0 | 10 mph WSW |
| Wed 7 | Mainly clear | 49 / 71 °F | 0 | 16 mph S |
| Tue 6 | Light rain | 54 / 67 °F | 0.21 in | 14 mph SSW |
| Mon 5 | Mainly clear | 61 / 83 °F | 0 | 14 mph SW |
| Sun 4 | Mainly clear | 59 / 86 °F | 0 | 15 mph S |
| Sat 3 | Mainly clear | 56 / 80 °F | 0 | 19 mph SSE |
| Fri 2 | Overcast | 56 / 69 °F | 0 | 16 mph WSW |
| Thu 1 | Overcast | 56 / 68 °F | 0 | 16 mph NNW |
| Wed 30 | Overcast | 60 / 95 °F | 0 | 16 mph NE |
| Tue 29 | Clear sky | 54 / 84 °F | 0 | 13 mph S |
These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.
Questions about the weather in Saint Helena BayQuestions
What's the weather like today in Saint Helena Bay?
Clear sky, from 59 °F to 88 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
Will it rain tomorrow in Saint Helena Bay?
On Friday 30 the chance of rain is 0% (0.00 in): overcast.
How warm will it be this week?
Between a low of 57 °F and a high of 92 °F; the warmest day, Friday 30.
What's the UV index today?
It reaches 11 (extreme). Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy.
Is the pressure rising or falling?
It's 29.97 inHg and falling: −0.18 inHg over the last 24 hours.
When is the best time to visit Saint Helena Bay?
The best time to visit Saint Helena Bay is from October to March: highs of 73 °F to 81 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.
What is the weather like in Saint Helena Bay in October?
In October, Saint Helena Bay normally sees highs of 73 °F and lows of 54 °F, with about 3 rainy days (0.50 in for the month) and 9 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 58 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.
What are the warmest and wettest months in Saint Helena Bay?
The warmest is February, with average highs of 81 °F, and the coldest July, with lows of 48 °F. The wettest is July (2.00 in) and the driest, February.
More about Saint Helena Bay today
Weather near Saint Helena Bay
- Saldanha 61 °F · clear · 18 mi
- Elandsbaai 67 °F · clear · 36 mi
- Yzerfontein 61 °F · clear · 41 mi
- Lamberts Bay 66 °F · clear · 49 mi
- Doringbaai 61 °F · clear · 67 mi
- Melkbosstrand 61 °F · clear · 70 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 13 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:04 am (local time).
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