Climate - Port Elizabeth (South Africa)

The climate of Port Elizabeth (or Gqeberha) is subtropical oceanic, with very mild winters and quite warm summers. The rains are not abundant and are slightly more frequent in spring and autumn.
The city is located in the South African Republic, on the southern coast.
Even though the climate is mild, sometimes the wind from the interior can bring very hot days. In the worst moments the temperature can reach 40 °C (104 °F). In the evening, however, the temperature returns cool with the wind from the sea.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 14.6 °C (58.2 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 625 millimeters (24.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest months (January, December) to 65 mm (2.6 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 19.5 °C (19.5 °F) in August, September to 23.5 °C (23.5 °F) in February, March. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 2810 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Port Elizabeth - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (62.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, in January 1996, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F).

In February, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.9 °C (80.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, in February 2020, it reached 40.2 °C (104.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).

In March, the average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.8 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, in March 2017, it reached 40.2 °C (104.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F).

In April, the average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.4 °C (56 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in April 1991, it reached 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).

In May, the average temperature is of 17.1 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, in May 2007, it reached 36.9 °C (98.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F).

In June, the average temperature is of 15.0 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8 °C (46.4 °F) and a maximum of 21.9 °C (71.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, in June 1996, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 205 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, in July 1998, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (67.5 °F).

In August, the average temperature is of 15.0 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, in August 2016, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F).

In September, the average temperature is of 15.9 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, in September 2000, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F).

In October, the average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, in October 2011, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 235 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F).

In November, the average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 14 °C (57.1 °F) and a maximum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, in November 2015, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (69.5 °F).

In December, the average temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.4 °F) and a maximum of 25.1 °C (77.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, in December 2019, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (72 °F).