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Port Elizabeth Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Port Elizabeth has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Port Elizabeth experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in September to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 25°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Port Elizabeth has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1177 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Port Elizabeth shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 163 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 35 mm of rainfall over 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Port Elizabeth Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Port Elizabeth

Mon   Jan 13
30°C | 26°C
NE 7 m/s
0.4 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Tue   Jan 14
29°C | 26°C
NE 7 m/s
1.8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Wed   Jan 15
30°C | 26°C
E 7 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Port Elizabeth in Saint Vincent & Grenadines

The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and April.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Port Elizabeth?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August, September, October and November.
  • Which is the hottest month in Port Elizabeth?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Port Elizabeth?
    The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Port Elizabeth?
    October tops the wettest month list with 163 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Port Elizabeth?
    February is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.