Our verdict
The best time to visit Port Elizabeth is June-September
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 27℃ (81℉). The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 12℃ (54℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Port Elizabeth in January, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Port Elizabeth in March – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Keep reading to learn more about the best times to go to Port Elizabeth, including detailed weather information and tools to help you find and book great deals on your travel.
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Port Elizabeth seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Port Elizabeth as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Port Elizabeth is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Port Elizabeth
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Port Elizabeth for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Port Elizabeth climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Port Elizabeth for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Port Elizabeth in January
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Elizabeth in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Port Elizabeth in February
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Elizabeth in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Port Elizabeth in March
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Elizabeth in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Port Elizabeth in April
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Elizabeth in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Port Elizabeth in May
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Elizabeth in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Port Elizabeth in June
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Elizabeth in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Port Elizabeth in July
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Elizabeth in July, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Port Elizabeth in August
- Average temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Elizabeth in August, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Port Elizabeth in September
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Elizabeth in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Port Elizabeth in October
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Elizabeth in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Port Elizabeth in November
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Elizabeth in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Port Elizabeth in December
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Elizabeth in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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