Port Elizabeth Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Port Elizabeth year round climate
Spring (September–November): Average 15.7–19.2°C, mild and comfortable climate, moderate rainfall. October is the rainiest month. Common activities: Outdoor activities, beach leisure. Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts, comfortable pants.
Summer (December–February): Average 20.7–21.6°C, warm and dry, less rainfall. Common activities: Swimming, sunbathing, water sports. Suggested clothing: Light short-sleeved clothing, shorts, sandals.
Autumn (March–May): Average 16.7–21.3°C, pleasant climate, but more rainfall, May is the rainiest month. Common activities: Outdoor walks, sightseeing. Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts, comfortable pants.
Winter (June–August): Average 13.9–14.7°C, cool, moderate rainfall. Common activities: Visiting museums, indoor activities. Suggested clothing: Warm jacket, long pants, sweaters.
Port Elizabeth climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 18°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 659 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: October
Port Elizabeth monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
21.5°C
30
February
21.6°C
18.3
March
21.3°C
27
April
18°C
49.7
May
16.7°C
106.3
June
14.7°C
61.3
July
13.9°C
58.7
August
14.6°C
60.3
September
15.7°C
61.7
October
17.8°C
110
November
19.2°C
27.3
December
20.7°C
49.3
Port Elizabeth weather for the next seven days
12/20
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
22.4°C/17.1°C
12/21
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
21.6°C/18.5°C
12/22
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
26.2°C/19.5°C
12/23
Tuesday
Moderate rain
25.5°C/20.1°C
12/24
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
20.9°C/18.4°C
12/25
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
22°C/17.1°C
12/26
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
22.3°C/18.1°C
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