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


Port Elizabeth Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 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
Wed. 30, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon28°/16°

Humidity Icon53%

Wind Icon30km/h
Thu. 31, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon19°/11°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon51km/h
Fri. 1, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon15°/11°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon34km/h
Sat. 2, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/10°

Humidity Icon61%

Wind Icon22km/h
Sun. 3, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon29°/14°

Humidity Icon26%

Wind Icon34km/h
Mon. 4, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon29°/16°

Humidity Icon35%

Wind Icon27km/h
Tue. 5, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon17°/15°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon21km/h
Wed. 6, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon18°/16°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon23km/h
Thu. 7, Aug.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon17°/14°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon40km/h
Fri. 8, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon16°/12°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon30km/h
Sat. 9, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon20°/11°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sun. 10, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon24°/12°

Humidity Icon61%

Wind Icon13km/h
Mon. 11, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon20°/16°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon25km/h
Tue. 12, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon24°/16°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon16km/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
Tue. 19, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon18°/13°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon30km/h
Wed. 20, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/12°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon26km/h
Thu. 21, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon19°/13°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon28km/h
Fri. 22, Aug.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon19°/12°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon27km/h
Sat. 23, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/13°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon25km/h
Sun. 24, Aug.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon20°/13°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon27km/h
Mon. 25, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon22°/13°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon27km/h
Tue. 26, Aug.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon19°/13°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon32km/h
Wed. 27, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon19°/13°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon26km/h
Thu. 28, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon20°/13°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon27km/h
Fri. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon20°/13°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon26km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onMon. 4, Aug.

29.1°C


Low will be onSat. 2, Aug.

9.5°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 6, Aug.

86%


Low will be onSun. 3, Aug.

26%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 31, Jul.

51.1km/h


Low will be onSat. 9, Aug.

12.2km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 7, Aug.

7.4mm


Low will be onSat. 2, Aug.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onMon. 4, Aug.

7


Low will be onThu. 31, Jul.

0.4