Best time to visit Port Elizabeth

Q: When is the best time to visit Port Elizabeth?

The best time to visit Port Elizabeth is January and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Port Elizabeth?

The hottest time of year in Port Elizabeth is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Port Elizabeth?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Port Elizabeth with 58mm on average. There are normally 9 days in August with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Port Elizabeth?

The sunniest time of year in Port Elizabeth is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Port Elizabeth?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Port Elizabeth in February when the water temperature reaches 22°C.

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When is the best time to visit Port Elizabeth?

The best time to visit Port Elizabeth is January and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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26
Mar
24
Apr
22
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20
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Sep
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Oct
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
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Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
7
May
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Jun
7
Jul
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Aug
7
Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in Port Elizabeth?

The hottest time of year in Port Elizabeth is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Port Elizabeth?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Port Elizabeth with 58mm on average. There are normally 9 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Port Elizabeth?

The sunniest time of year in Port Elizabeth is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Port Elizabeth?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Port Elizabeth in February when the water temperature reaches 22°C.