Port Elizabeth weather in December (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the December weather in Port Elizabeth? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Port Elizabeth the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Port Elizabeth in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

The city usually sees around 281 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Port Elizabeth climate page with graphs.

 

Port Elizabeth, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 281 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Port Elizabeth in December?

For visitors traveling to Port Elizabeth, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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