Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Port Elizabeth, South Africa in October
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
55mm
Sun
7.5h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h 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
October22°C average high
October 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
October55mm average rain
October 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
October7.5 hours average sun
October sits close to Port Elizabeth's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October18°C average sea
October is below Port Elizabeth's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October53 weather score
October 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.
