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

Planning a trip to Port Elizabeth in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Port Elizabeth the weather in October is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Port Elizabeth in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 238 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in October and which places have the best weather 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 Port Elizabeth in October?

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 October.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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