Port Elizabeth Weather Conditions
Current Temperature Level
Port Elizabeth Weather Conditions
Current Temperature Level
Feels Like 14°C
Chances of Rain19%
17°19%3 PM17°20%4 PM16°21%5 PM16°21%6 PM14°25%7 PM13°28%8 PM12°30%9 PM
12°14%10 PM11°19%11 PM
11°14%12 AM
11°21%1 AM11°15%2 AM10°17%3 AM10°15%4 AM
10°17%5 AM10°19%6 AM10°19%7 AM10°31%8 AM12°28%9 AM15°22%10 AM18°16%11 AM20°13%12 PM22°10%1 PM
24°6%Skies may remain grey and overcast.
Last Updated: 2026-08-18 14:00 (Local Time)
208°SSW
Direction
19.1km/h
Wind Speed
Gust Speed
5.5m/s
Precipitation
Precipitation
0mm
Pressure
1026mb
UV Index
3.2Moderate
Today
14
°C
78%Wednesday
15
°C78%Thursday
14
°C76%Friday
15
°C77%Saturday
15
°C71%Sunday
14
°C68%Monday
15
°C71%Tuesday
15
°C73%Wednesday
16
°C68%Thursday
16
°C67%Overcast
Fully overcast skies with a high of 14 °C. Humidity will be 78%, and winds at 19.1 km/h.19°C / 11°C
Humi.78 %
Prec.0.02 mm
Sunrise
06:52 AM10hrs 57min
Sunset
05:49 PMTime
Condition
Temp
Humidity
UV
Wind Speed & Dir.
12 AM
Overcast
12 °C
78 %
0
4.7 kmph / WSW
Overcast
Feels 11 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
1 AM
Overcast
12 °C
80 %
0
5 kmph / W
OvercastFeels 11 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
2 AM
Overcast
12 °C
81 %
0
6.8 kmph / W
OvercastFeels 11 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
3 AM
Overcast
12 °C
83 %
0
7.9 kmph / W
OvercastFeels 11 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
4 AM
Overcast
12 °C
84 %
0
8.6 kmph / W
OvercastFeels 11 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
5 AM
Overcast
14 °C
82 %
0
10.1 kmph / WSW
OvercastFeels 12 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
6 AM
Overcast
14 °C
82 %
0
8.3 kmph / WSW
OvercastFeels 12 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
7 AM
Overcast
14 °C
80 %
0
5.8 kmph / W
OvercastFeels 13 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
8 AM
Overcast
15 °C
76 %
0.3
4.3 kmph / W
OvercastFeels 14 °C
Cover 99 %
Visibility 10 km
9 AM
Overcast
16 °C
71 %
1.3
8.3 kmph / SW
OvercastFeels 15 °C
Cover 98 %
Visibility 10 km
10 AM
Overcast
18 °C
66 %
2.8
10.4 kmph / SW
OvercastFeels 16 °C
Cover 95 %
Visibility 10 km
11 AM
Partly Cloudy
19 °C
61 %
4.5
10.8 kmph / SW
Partly CloudyFeels 17 °C
Cover 55 %
Visibility 10 km
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
19 °C
58 %
5.2
13.7 kmph / SSW
Patchy rain nearbyFeels 17 °C
Cover 84 %
Visibility 10 km
1 PM
Overcast
19 °C
62 %
4.7
18 kmph / SSW
OvercastFeels 16 °C
Cover 97 %
Visibility 10 km
2 PM
Overcast
17 °C
70 %
3.2
19.1 kmph / SSW
OvercastFeels 14 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
3 PM
Overcast
17 °C
73 %
1.7
19.1 kmph / SSW
OvercastFeels 13 °C
Cover 99 %
Visibility 10 km
4 PM
Overcast
16 °C
75 %
0.7
17.6 kmph / SSW
OvercastFeels 13 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
5 PM
Overcast
16 °C
75 %
0.2
12.6 kmph / SSW
OvercastFeels 13 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
6 PM
Overcast
14 °C
82 %
0
8.6 kmph / SSW
OvercastFeels 13 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
7 PM
Overcast
13 °C
88 %
0
6.8 kmph / SSW
OvercastFeels 12 °C
Cover 100 %
Visibility 10 km
8 PM
Overcast
12 °C
90 %
0
4 kmph / SSW
OvercastFeels 12 °C
Cover 99 %
Visibility 10 km
9 PM
Haze
12 °C
91 %
0
1.1 kmph / SSW
HazeFeels 11 °C
Cover 5 %
Visibility 4.8 km
10 PM
Haze
11 °C
91 %
0
2.2 kmph / NE
HazeFeels 11 °C
Cover 48 %
Visibility 3.9 km
11 PM
Smoky haze
11 °C
92 %
0
3.6 kmph / N
Smoky hazeFeels 10 °C
Cover 5 %
Visibility 3.4 km
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21°13°21°12°AugustWeather Overview
No. of days:
Sunny
17
Cloudy
1
Rainy
8
Snowy
0
The monthly weather averages in Port Elizabeth consist of 17 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, 8 rainy days, and 0 snowy days.
Port Elizabeth's Locations Weather Conditions
South Africa's Hottest Cities - August 2026
1.
Amandelbult Mine Town, Limpopo
29 °C
Sunny
12%
5.5
8.3 kmph / S
2.
Mmabatho, North West
29 °C
Sunny
8%
5.9
3.6 kmph / SSE
3.
Brits, North West
28 °C
Sunny
10%
5.4
3.6 kmph / NE
4.
Rustenburg, North West
27 °C
Sunny
11%
5.5
6.8 kmph / NNE
5.
Pretoria, Gauteng
27 °C
Sunny
12%
5.4
3.6 kmph / E
6.
Phalaborwa, Limpopo
26 °C
Sunny
22%
5.2
8.3 kmph / E
7.
Lichtenburg, North West
26 °C
Sunny
10%
5.9
7.2 kmph / ESE
8.
Ubombo, KwaZulu Natal
26 °C
Sunny
43%
3.8
15.8 kmph / SE
9.
Potchefstroom, North West
25 °C
Sunny
13%
5.7
7.9 kmph / S
10.
Randburg, Gauteng
25 °C
Sunny
11%
5.5
5.4 kmph / SE
Last Updated: 18 Aug 2026, 12:33 PM
City Weather RankingsFAQs About Port Elizabeth Weather Conditions
1. What is the current temperature in Port Elizabeth today - 18 August 2026?
1. What is the current temperature in Port Elizabeth today - 18 August 2026?
The current temperature in Port Elizabeth is 17°C, with a feels-like temperature of 14°C. Today's forecast shows a high of 19°C and a low of 11°C, giving a 8 degree swing through the day as of 02:00 PM 18 August 2026.
2. What are the current weather parameters in Port Elizabeth today?
2. What are the current weather parameters in Port Elizabeth today?
Here is a complete overview of Port Elizabeth's current weather conditions as of 02:00 PM 18 August 2026: Condition : Overcast Temperature : 17°C Cool (Feels like 14°C) Humidity : 70% Wind Speed : 19.1 km/h from SSW (208 degrees), Gust 5.5 m/s UV Index : 3.2 (Moderate Air Pressure : 1026 mb Cloud Cover : 100% Visibility : 10 km Precipitation : 0 mm (22% chance of rain)
3. What is the 10-day weather forecast for Port Elizabeth from 02:00 PM 18 August 2026?
3. What is the 10-day weather forecast for Port Elizabeth from 02:00 PM 18 August 2026?
From 02:00 PM 18 August 2026, Port Elizabeth's 10-day forecast shows this trend: Today (Aug. 18) : Temp. 14°C, Hum. 78% and Overcast condition. Wednesday (Aug. 19) : Temp. 15°C, Hum. 78% and Partly Cloudy condition. Thursday (Aug. 20) : Temp. 14°C, Hum. 76% and Overcast condition. Friday (Aug. 21) : Temp. 15°C, Hum. 77% and Sunny condition. Saturday (Aug. 22) : Temp. 15°C, Hum. 71% and Sunny condition. Sunday (Aug. 23) : Temp. 14°C, Hum. 68% and Sunny condition. Monday (Aug. 24) : Temp. 15°C, Hum. 71% and Sunny condition. Tuesday (Aug. 25) : Temp. 15°C, Hum. 73% and Sunny condition. Wednesday (Aug. 26) : Temp. 16°C, Hum. 68% and Rain Possible condition. Thursday (Aug. 27) : Temp. 16°C, Hum. 67% and Rain Possible condition.
4. Will it rain in Port Elizabeth today?
4. Will it rain in Port Elizabeth today?
As of 02:00 PM 18 August 2026, there is a 19% chance of rainfall in Port Elizabeth later today around 2026-08-18 14:00. Current precipitation is 0 mm. Residents are advised to carry an umbrella before heading out.
5. What is the monthly weather forecast for Port Elizabeth in August 2026?
5. What is the monthly weather forecast for Port Elizabeth in August 2026?
August 2026 in Port Elizabeth is forecast to have 17 sunny days, 8 rainy days, 1 cloudy days, and 0 snowy days. Temperatures for the month range from lows around 10°C to highs of 27°C.
6. How does the weather in Port Elizabeth affect air quality?
6. How does the weather in Port Elizabeth affect air quality?
Weather directly impacts air quality in Port Elizabeth. Calm winds, high humidity, fog, and high pressure trap pollutants near the ground, worsening AQI. Strong winds, rainfall, and low pressure help disperse them. Rising temperatures and UV levels intensify ozone and smog formation, while poor visibility signals elevated particulate matter. Monitoring weather alongside AQI gives the clearest picture of outdoor safety.
