When is the best time to go to Port Alfred

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Port Alfred, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Port Alfred weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Port Alfred are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Port Alfred January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 43mm 8.4hrs 15hrs

Warm, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Port Alfred during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Alfred, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Port Alfred and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Alfred weather in January »

February

Port Alfred February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 59mm 7.9hrs 14.2hrs

February in Port Alfred is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Alfred, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Port Alfred and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Alfred weather in February »

March

Port Alfred March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 78mm 7.3hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in March in Port Alfred is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Alfred for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Port Alfred and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Alfred weather in March »

April

Port Alfred April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 56mm 7.3hrs 12.1hrs

Port Alfred's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port Alfred, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Port Alfred and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Alfred weather in April »

May

Port Alfred May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 50mm 7hrs 11.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Port Alfred and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port Alfred, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Port Alfred and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Alfred weather in May »

June

Port Alfred June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 52mm 6.9hrs 15hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Port Alfred and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Alfred, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Port Alfred and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Alfred weather in June »

July

Port Alfred July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 46mm 7.3hrs 14.2hrs

July in Port Alfred is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Alfred, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Port Alfred and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Alfred weather in July »

August

Port Alfred August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 55mm 7.4hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in August in Port Alfred is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port Alfred, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Port Alfred and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 55mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Alfred weather in August »

September

Port Alfred September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 59mm 7.3hrs 12.1hrs

Port Alfred's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port Alfred, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Port Alfred and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Alfred weather in September »

October

Port Alfred October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 70mm 7.5hrs 11.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Port Alfred and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Alfred for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Port Alfred and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Alfred weather in October »

November

Port Alfred November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 68mm 8.1hrs 15hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Port Alfred and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Alfred for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Port Alfred and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Alfred weather in November »

December

Port Alfred December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 43mm 8.9hrs 14.2hrs

December in Port Alfred is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port Alfred, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Port Alfred and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Alfred weather in December »

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Port Alfred weather stats

Port Alfred weather statistics
Hottest month: January 25.6°C 78.1°F
Driest month: January 43mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: July 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 20.5°C 68.9°F
Wettest month: March 78mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: February 24°C 75.2°F
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