When is the best time to go to Port Elizabeth

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 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 Elizabeth weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Port Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 126mm 8.8hrs 12.2hrs 27°C

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

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

January is in the winter in Port Elizabeth and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Port Elizabeth 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Port Elizabeth February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 94mm 8.9hrs 12.4hrs 27°C

February in Port Elizabeth is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the winter in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 94mm 3.7 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Port Elizabeth March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 102mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

The weather in March in Port Elizabeth is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

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

March is in the spring in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Port Elizabeth April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 107mm 8.8hrs 13.1hrs 27°C

Port Elizabeth's weather in April is typically hot, humid and 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 Elizabeth.

April is in the spring in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Port Elizabeth May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 145mm 8.6hrs 13.5hrs 28°C

May is a wet, humid month in Port Elizabeth and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 145mm 5.7 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Port Elizabeth June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 228mm 7.8hrs 12.2hrs 28°C

The weather in June in Port Elizabeth is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

June is in the summer in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 228mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Port Elizabeth July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 298mm 8.1hrs 12.4hrs 28°C

July in Port Elizabeth is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 298mm 11.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Port Elizabeth weather in July »

August

Port Elizabeth August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 278mm 8.5hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Port Elizabeth is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 278mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Port Elizabeth September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 268mm 7.8hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

Port Elizabeth's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 268mm 10.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Port Elizabeth October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 309mm 7.8hrs 13.5hrs 29°C

October is a very wet, humid month in Port Elizabeth and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 309mm 12.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Port Elizabeth November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 271mm 8hrs 12.2hrs 28°C

Port Elizabeth's weather in November is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 271mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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December

Port Elizabeth December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 182mm 8.2hrs 12.4hrs 28°C

December in Port Elizabeth is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in Port Elizabeth and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 182mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Port Elizabeth weather stats

Port Elizabeth weather statistics
Hottest month: June 29.3°C 84.7°F
Driest month: February 94mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: January 8.8hrs
Coldest month: February 27.3°C 81.1°F
Wettest month: October 309mm 12.2ins
Warmest sea: September 29.1°C 84.4°F
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