Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
July verdict
Port Elizabeth, South Africa in July
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 42mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
July weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
42mm
Sun
7h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 42mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h 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
July20°C average high
July 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
July42mm average rain
July 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
July7 hours average sun
July 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
July17°C average sea
July 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
July46 weather score
July 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.
