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

What weather conditions can you expect in Port Elizabeth this September? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Port Elizabeth is usually perfect in September, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Port Elizabeth in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 9 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 215 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.

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 September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
SunshineSunshine 215 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in September

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

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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
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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