Port Elizabeth Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Port Elizabeth Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


32°C
Highest Temp
10 Apr. 26

9°C
Lowest Temp
30 Jun. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthFebruary25.64°C

Coldest MonthJuly11.75°C

Wettest MonthMay5.09mm

Windiest MonthApril27.17km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Port Elizabeth historically?

February is historically Port Elizabeth's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 26°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 38°C on 2020-02-16.

2. What is the coldest month in Port Elizabeth historically?

July is Port Elizabeth's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 11°C. The all-time record low of 5°C was recorded on 2021-07-24.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Port Elizabeth over the past 17 years?

Port Elizabeth's average annual rainfall is approximately 484.1mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Port Elizabeth experience on average per year?

Port Elizabeth historically records approximately 148.4 rainy days per year. October has the highest number of rain days at an average of 14.1 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Port Elizabeth?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Port Elizabeth is 38°C on 2020-02-16.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Port Elizabeth?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Port Elizabeth is 5°C on 2021-07-24.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Port Elizabeth historically?

Port Elizabeth experiences its strongest winds during October. The historic gust record of 65 kph was recorded on 2011-09-02.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Port Elizabeth during a year?

Usually, Port Elizabeth's humidity peaks in January at around 76.6% and drops to its lowest in June at approximately 63.2%.