Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Climate Change Severity

38
Moderate
The current climate change severity in Port Elizabeth is Moderate, with a -8.5% improvement in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Jun. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C

Port Elizabeth Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

2025
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Port Elizabeth temperature has changed by around +0.1%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty

Data: Jan. to Jun. (Historical Vs 2025)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
5551
-7.2%
cloudyCloudy
5638
-32.1%
rainyRainy
5452
-3.7%
snowySnowy
00
0%
mistyMisty
00
0%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Port Elizabeth has experienced measurable improvements in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 38 (within the Moderate severity category). This suggests improving climate conditions compared to previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

38/100

Moderate

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Port Elizabeth experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.02 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

-19.3 %

Change in average humidity

+0.7 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

+13.6 %

Heatwave changed by

0 day(s)

Coldwave changed by

-0.8 day(s)

Wind speeds changed by

-2.1 km/h

These indicators show reduced climate volatility, offering a valuable window to reinforce sustainable practices and strengthen long-term climate resilience. As the severity shifts toward Moderate, it is important to maintain momentum in climate adaptation efforts.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity

Based on data from Jan. to Jun.

Port Elizabeth Weather Forecast 30 Days (July - August 2025)
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 19, Jul.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon20°/10°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon22km/h
Sun. 20, Jul.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon26°/13°
Humidity Icon53%
Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 21, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon18°/14°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon25km/h
Tue. 22, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon17°/15°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon27km/h
Wed. 23, Jul.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon22°/14°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon21km/h
Thu. 24, Jul.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon19°/14°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon25km/h
Fri. 25, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon17°/14°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon27km/h
Sat. 26, Jul.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon22°/12°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon18km/h
Sun. 27, Jul.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon15°/11°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon48km/h
Mon. 28, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon16°/11°
Humidity Icon61%
Wind Icon44km/h
Tue. 29, Jul.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon21°/10°
Humidity Icon48%
Wind Icon22km/h
Wed. 30, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon16°/11°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon26km/h
Thu. 31, Jul.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon18°/12°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon36km/h
Fri. 1, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon20°/14°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon33km/h
Sat. 2, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible
Temperature Icon22°/12°
Humidity Icon63%
Wind Icon21km/h
Sun. 3, Aug.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times
Temperature Icon22°/13°
Humidity Icon60%
Wind Icon24km/h
Mon. 4, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon21°/14°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon25km/h
Tue. 5, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon19°/13°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon23km/h
Wed. 6, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times
Temperature Icon19°/13°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon25km/h
Thu. 7, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon19°/12°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon28km/h
Fri. 8, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon19°/13°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon28km/h
Sat. 9, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon19°/13°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon26km/h
Sun. 10, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon19°/12°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon24km/h
Mon. 11, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible
Temperature Icon21°/13°
Humidity Icon59%
Wind Icon26km/h
Tue. 12, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times
Temperature Icon19°/13°
Humidity Icon63%
Wind Icon29km/h
Wed. 13, Aug.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times
Temperature Icon18°/12°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon28km/h
Thu. 14, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times
Temperature Icon18°/12°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon29km/h
Fri. 15, Aug.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times
Temperature Icon18°/12°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon27km/h
Sat. 16, Aug.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times
Temperature Icon20°/12°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon28km/h
Sun. 17, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon20°/13°
Humidity Icon64%
Wind Icon28km/h
Mon. 18, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon20°/13°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon30km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 20, Jul.

25.7°C

Low will be onTue. 29, Jul.

9.9°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 30, Jul.

83%

Low will be onTue. 29, Jul.

48%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 27, Jul.

47.9km/h

Low will be onSat. 26, Jul.

17.6km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 31, Jul.

19.7mm

Low will be onSat. 19, Jul.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onThu. 24, Jul.

6

Low will be onTue. 22, Jul.

0.3

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