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

Looking to travel to Port Elizabeth in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Port Elizabeth the weather in February is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Port Elizabeth in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 221 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase 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 February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 45 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 221 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in February

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 February?

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 February.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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