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

Is Port Elizabeth a good destination in October, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During October, Port Elizabeth experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 21°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 16°C.

Precipitation

Port Elizabeth in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. On average, there are about 11 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 238 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Port Elizabeth, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 238 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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