Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Port Elizabeth, South Africa in August
Weather score45Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
58mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
45
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Port Elizabeth, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August20°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August58mm average rain
August is close to Port Elizabeth's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August7.2 hours average sun
August is below Port Elizabeth's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August17°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August45 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
