Mossel Bay Travel Guide
South Africa
Mossel Bay is a coastal town in South Africa with a population of 59,031, on the country’s southern coast. It is a practical base for exploring this stretch of coastline, although there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the town.
Travellers arriving by air can use Mossel Bay Airport, the airport serving the town. The area has a mild coastal climate, with warmer summers and cooler winters, making it suitable for visits throughout the year.
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Weather in Mossel Bay
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Know before you go
Pays in ZAR
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +27
Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Mossel Bay
Jan
24°8Feb
24°8Mar
23°9Apr
20°7May
20°5Jun
18°8Jul
17°6Aug
19°1Sep
18°7Oct
20°9Nov
22°6Dec
23°7Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Mossel Bay
Pansy Beach
3.5 km away
Diasstrand
4 km away
Santosstrand
5 km away
Klein-Brakrivierstrand
12.2 km away
Reebokstrand
14.2 km away
Bothastrand
21.9 km away
Kanonstrand
23.4 km away
Glentana Beach
24.9 km away
Things to do in Mossel Bay
New Life Church
christian place of worship
2.1 km
Shalom Mosselbay Pinkster Protestant Church
christian place of worship
2.1 km
Bakgat Langarm en Dans
dance club
3.6 km
Doxa Deo Mosselbaai
christian place of worship
4.1 km
Lewende Woord Hartenbos
christian place of worship
4.8 km
Bravo Lounge
music venue
1.5 km
AFM Family Worship Church
christian place of worship
2.7 km
Hope Family Church Mossel Bay
christian place of worship
3.4 km
Getting there
Mossel Bay Airport · 0 km
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