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When is the best time to visit Port Elizabeth?
In general the best time to visit Port Elizabeth is probably May, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is January, February, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +84°F in February and it has 7 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is February, March, April with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Port Elizabeth in different months
This is the average weather in Port Elizabeth for each month based on historic data:
In May the weather is great. There are an average of 9 sunny days in May and the temperature ranges from +54°F to +75°F.
January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +84°F during February.
Climate in Port Elizabeth
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Port Elizabeth for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +108°F | +109°F | +111°F | +106°F | +100°F | +91°F | +91°F | +104°F | +102°F | +104°F | +104°F | +108°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +82°F | +84°F | +81°F | +77°F | +75°F | +70°F | +70°F | +72°F | +73°F | +75°F | +77°F | +81°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +50°F | +46°F | +48°F | +43°F | +41°F | +34°F | +34°F | +37°F | +39°F | +39°F | +45°F | +46°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 72 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 71 | 66 | 66 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 36 | 42 | 47 | 41 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 37 | 32 | 51 | 53 | 42 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Port Elizabeth during the whole year:
The hottest month in Port Elizabeth is February with average maximum temperature going up to +84°F. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +48°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Port Elizabeth looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Port Elizabeth is April with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 66%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Port Elizabeth during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 26 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 14 rainy days and 53 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Port Elizabeth:
What is the hottest month in Port Elizabeth?
The hottest month in Port Elizabeth is February with average maximum temperature of +84°F.
What is the coldest month in Port Elizabeth?
The coldest month in Port Elizabeth is June with minimum temperatures of +48°F.
Is Port Elizabeth worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Port Elizabeth in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is February with +84°F and 7 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Port Elizabeth?
if you're looking to visit Port Elizabeth when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, October, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being May with only 25 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Port Elizabeth
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Port Elizabeth, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
