When is the best time to go to Port Shepstone

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Port Shepstone, 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 Shepstone weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Port Shepstone 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 Shepstone January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 126mm 7.1hrs 14.8hrs 26°C

Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Port Shepstone during the month of January

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

January is in the summer in Port Shepstone and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Port Shepstone February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 121mm 7.4hrs 14hrs 26°C

February in Port Shepstone is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the summer in Port Shepstone and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 121mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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March

Port Shepstone March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 146mm 7.3hrs 13.1hrs 26°C

The weather in March in Port Shepstone is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Port Shepstone and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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April

Port Shepstone April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 80mm 7.5hrs 12.2hrs 25°C

Port Shepstone's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Shepstone.

April is in the fall / autumn in Port Shepstone and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 80mm 3.1 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Port Shepstone May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 62mm 7.7hrs 11.5hrs 24°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Port Shepstone and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Port Shepstone.

May is in the fall / autumn in Port Shepstone and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 62mm 2.4 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Port Shepstone June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 34mm 7.9hrs 14.8hrs 23°C

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Port Shepstone during the month of June

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

June is in the winter in Port Shepstone and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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July

Port Shepstone July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 38mm 8.1hrs 14hrs 22°C

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

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

July is in the winter in Port Shepstone and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 38mm 1.5 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Shepstone weather in July »

August

Port Shepstone August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 58mm 8hrs 13.1hrs 22°C

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

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

August is in the winter in Port Shepstone and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 58mm 2.3 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Shepstone weather in August »

September

Port Shepstone September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 86mm 6.9hrs 12.2hrs 22°C

Port Shepstone's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Shepstone.

September is in the spring in Port Shepstone and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Shepstone weather in September »

October

Port Shepstone October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 124mm 6.6hrs 11.5hrs 22°C

October is a wet month in Port Shepstone and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the spring in Port Shepstone and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Port Shepstone November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 117mm 7hrs 14.8hrs 23°C

The climate in Port Shepstone during November can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.

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

November is in the spring in Port Shepstone and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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December

Port Shepstone December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 126mm 7.3hrs 14hrs 24°C

December in Port Shepstone is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Port Shepstone and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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Port Shepstone weather stats

Port Shepstone weather statistics
Hottest month: February 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: June 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: July 8.1hrs
Coldest month: July 21°C 69.8°F
Wettest month: March 146mm 5.7ins
Warmest sea: February 26.2°C 79.2°F
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