What’s the climate like in Port Elizabeth?
The current climate of Port Elizabeth features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 26°C during the day to lows of 21°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Port Elizabeth in recent years was 41°C in February 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in July 2021.
On average, Port Elizabeth receives 598 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Port Elizabeth?
The best time to visit Port Elizabeth for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Port Elizabeth.
Climate Table of Port Elizabeth
The climate table of Port Elizabeth shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 20 | 55 | 45 | 50 | 53 | 44 | 68 | 73 | 55 | 46 | 49 | 40 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 21°C in July, August and September
- Precipitation: 598 mm per year, averaging 50 mm per month
- Driest months: 20 mm in January, 40 mm in December and 44 mm in June
- Wettest months: 73 mm in August, 68 mm in July and 55 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Port Elizabeth
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Port Elizabeth
This graph shows how much precipitation Port Elizabeth, South Africa, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Port Elizabeth
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Port Elizabeth
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Port Elizabeth
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Port Elizabeth by Month
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