Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Port Elizabeth, South Africa in May
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
51mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°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
May22°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Port Elizabeth's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May51mm average rain
May 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
May6.8 hours average sun
May 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
May18°C average sea
May 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
May52 weather score
May scores below Port Elizabeth's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
