Port Elizabeth Weather in October

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

The climate in Port Elizabeth during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

October is in the spring in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Port Elizabeth weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.7°C 71.1°F
Nightly temperature 12.7°C 54.9°F
Average temperature 17.2°C 63°F
Daily sunshine 8 hrs
Avg rainfall 55 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 19.9°C 67.8°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 20.2kph 13 mph

On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth average temperature in October

October rainfall

Port Elizabeth average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Port Elizabeth average rain in October

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 October 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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