Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) weather by month & the best time to visit
South Africa · city break · semi-arid climate
The best time to visit Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is May — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 92/100), with February and September close behind. Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) averages about 2,989 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 21°C / 70°F and roughly 28 mm of rain in May.
When is the best time to visit Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is May, then February and September. The dullest month is August (81/100, 45 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) gets a lot of sun: around 2,989 hours a year. Conditions barely change through the year — only 11 Sunshine Score points separate May from August. It ranks #9 of 21 destinations in South Africa for annual sunshine, above the national median of 2,871 hours. The year's 436 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90 | 24° / 75°F | 19° / 66°F | 38 mm | 11 | 16° / 61°F |
| February | 91 | 25° / 77°F | 19° / 66°F | 33 mm | 10 | 19° / 66°F |
| March | 88 | 24° / 75°F | 18° / 64°F | 50 mm | 8 | 20° / 68°F |
| April | 90 | 22° / 72°F | 16° / 61°F | 38 mm | 5 | 17° / 63°F |
| May | 92 | 21° / 70°F | 15° / 59°F | 28 mm | 3 | 19° / 66°F |
| June | 85 | 19° / 66°F | 13° / 55°F | 23 mm | 3 | 17° / 63°F |
| July | 83 | 19° / 66°F | 12° / 54°F | 34 mm | 3 | 17° / 63°F |
| August | 81 | 19° / 66°F | 13° / 55°F | 45 mm | 4 | 19° / 66°F |
| September | 91 | 20° / 68°F | 14° / 57°F | 29 mm | 6 | 18° / 64°F |
| October | 89 | 21° / 70°F | 15° / 59°F | 43 mm | 8 | 17° / 63°F |
| November | 89 | 22° / 72°F | 16° / 61°F | 42 mm | 9 | 19° / 66°F |
| December | 91 | 23° / 73°F | 18° / 64°F | 33 mm | 11 | 22° / 72°F |
Sea temperature in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) by month
The sea off Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is warmest in December at around 22°C / 72°F, and coolest in January at 16°C / 61°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly 1 month a year. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): questions and answers
What kind of destination is Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is a city break in South Africa with a semi-arid climate — the sea reaches 22°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) about 1 months a year.
How many hours of sunshine does Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) get a year?
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) gets about 2,989 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around May.
When is the best time to visit Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?
The sunniest time to visit Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is May, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 92/100 (with February and September close behind). Expect daytime highs around 21°C / 70°F.
What is the least sunny month in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?
August is the least sunny month in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), scoring 81/100 with about 45 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?
The sea in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) ranges from about 16°C (January) to 22°C (December). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?
The typical midday UV index in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) peaks around 11 (extreme) in January, easing to about 3 (moderate) in May. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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