Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Port Elizabeth, South Africa in December
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
34mm
Sun
8.9h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°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
December25°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December34mm average rain
December 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
December8.9 hours average sun
December is one of Port Elizabeth's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December19°C average sea
December is close to Port Elizabeth's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December69 weather score
December scores above Port Elizabeth's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
