Port Elizabeth Weather in May

What's the weather like in Port Elizabeth (Grenadines) in May 2024?

The climate in Port Elizabeth during May can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

May is in the spring in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 2nd 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.

Port Elizabeth weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.6°C 85.2°F
Nightly temperature 23.1°C 73.6°F
Average temperature 26.4°C 79.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 145 mm 5.7 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 27.8°C 82°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

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.

May temperatures in Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth average temperature in May

May rainfall

Port Elizabeth average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Port Elizabeth average rain in May

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 May 2024.

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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
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