The climate in Port Elizabeth during October can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
October is in the fall / autumn 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 (73°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.4°C 84.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.8°C 73°F |
Average temperature | 26.1°C 78.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 309 mm 12.1 ins |
Rainy days | 18 days |
Sea temperature | 28.9°C 84.1°F |
Humidity | 86% |
Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 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.
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.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | June | 29.3°C 84.7°F |
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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 |