Port Elizabeth Weather in December

What's the weather like in Port Elizabeth (Eastern Cape) in December 2024?

The climate in Port Elizabeth during December can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.

December is in the summer in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

Port Elizabeth weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.2°C 77.3°F
Nightly temperature 16.1°C 60.9°F
Average temperature 20.6°C 69.1°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 34 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 22.1°C 71.8°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average December is the driest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 34mm 1.3 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth average temperature in December

December rainfall

Port Elizabeth average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Port Elizabeth average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Port Elizabeth in December 2024.

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Port Elizabeth weather stats

Port Elizabeth weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26°C 78.8°F
Driest month: December 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: July 7.8hrs
Coldest month: July 20.1°C 68.2°F
Wettest month: August 58mm 2.3ins
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