Port Elizabeth Weather in January

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

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

January is in the summer in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

Port Elizabeth weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.3°C 79.3°F
Nightly temperature 17.6°C 63.6°F
Average temperature 21.9°C 71.4°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 36 mm 1.4 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 23.1°C 73.5°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 36mm 1.4 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth average temperature in January

January rainfall

Port Elizabeth average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Port Elizabeth average rain in January

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 January 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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