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Gqeberha, Eastern Cape Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape?
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape gets 555 mm of precipitation a year over about 91 rainy days. February is the warmest month (average high 27°C) and July the coldest (average low 7°C).
Oceanic climate
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape has warm summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 21°C in August to 27°C in February. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to July, and September to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Jun–Aug | 8° | 21° |
| Spring | Sep–Nov | 12° | 22° |
| Summer | Dec–Feb | 17° | 26° |
| Autumn | Mar–May | 13° | 24° |
How much rain does Gqeberha get?
Gqeberha gets 555 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 91 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 75% of South Africa.
August is the wettest month, with 63 mm. January is the driest, with 33 mm. October has the most rainy days, about 8.
Gqeberha weather by month
Gqeberha weather in January
In January, Gqeberha averages a high of 26°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 37°C (1996) and the record low is 6°C (2005). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gqeberha weather in February
In February, Gqeberha averages a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 38°C (1993) and the record low is 8°C (1995).
Gqeberha weather in March
In March, Gqeberha averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 39°C (1991) and the record low is 6°C (2003). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gqeberha weather in April
In April, Gqeberha averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 39°C (1999) and the record low is 3°C (1997). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gqeberha weather in May
In May, Gqeberha averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 37°C (2007) and the record low is 0°C (2004). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gqeberha weather in June
In June, Gqeberha averages a high of 22°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 32°C (1990) and the record low is 0°C (1996). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gqeberha weather in July
In July, Gqeberha averages a high of 21°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 36°C (1998) and the record low is -1°C (1995). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gqeberha weather in August
In August, Gqeberha averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 63 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 35°C (2023) and the record low is 0°C (1996).
Gqeberha weather in September
In September, Gqeberha averages a high of 21°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (2019) and the record low is 0°C (1998). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gqeberha weather in October
In October, Gqeberha averages a high of 22°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 36°C (2005) and the record low is 1°C (1990). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gqeberha weather in November
In November, Gqeberha averages a high of 23°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 35°C (2017) and the record low is 0°C (1996). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gqeberha weather in December
In December, Gqeberha averages a high of 25°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 36°C (1993) and the record low is 8°C (2017). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Gqeberha
July is the sunniest month in Gqeberha, with estimated sunshine of 70% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. October is the cloudiest, at 47%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 56% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Gqeberha is cloudier than 78% of South Africa.
Humidity peaks in January at 79% and is lowest in July at 65%.
Gqeberha has about 7 days a year above 32°C. Gqeberha is cooler than 85% of South Africa.
Gqeberha weather records
These records cover PORT ELIZABETH INTL during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Gqeberha station is 39°C, on March 7, 1991. The coldest is -1°C, on July 24, 1995.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 150 mm of precipitation, on September 8, 2002.
24 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Gqeberha
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to July, and September to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 12°C.
Summer (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 17°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 13°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 26° | 33 mm | 8 | 79% | 51% | 37° | 6° |
| February | 17° | 27° | 34 mm | 7 | 77% | 58% | 38° | 8° |
| March | 16° | 26° | 52 mm | 8 | 79% | 51% | 39° | 6° |
| April | 13° | 24° | 44 mm | 7 | 77% | 50% | 39° | 3° |
| May | 11° | 23° | 43 mm | 6 | 73% | 61% | 37° | 0° |
| June | 8° | 22° | 43 mm | 7 | 67% | 62% | 32° | 0° |
| July | 7° | 21° | 53 mm | 8 | 65% | 70% | 36° | -1° |
| August | 8° | 21° | 63 mm | 8 | 68% | 66% | 35° | 0° |
| September | 10° | 21° | 49 mm | 8 | 73% | 53% | 37° | 0° |
| October | 12° | 22° | 49 mm | 8 | 76% | 47% | 36° | 1° |
| November | 14° | 23° | 56 mm | 8 | 76% | 51% | 35° | 0° |
| December | 16° | 25° | 38 mm | 7 | 76% | 49% | 36° | 8° |
Station: PORT ELIZABETH INTL, 3 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Gqeberha climate questions
How much rain does Gqeberha get?
Gqeberha gets 555 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 91 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Gqeberha?
August is the wettest month in Gqeberha, with 63 mm. January is the driest, with 33 mm.
How many rainy days does Gqeberha have a year?
Gqeberha has about 91 days with measurable rain in an average year. October has the most, about 8.
What is the hottest month in Gqeberha?
February is the warmest month in Gqeberha, with an average high of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Gqeberha?
July is the coldest month in Gqeberha, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in Gqeberha?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Gqeberha station is 39°C, set on March 7, 1991. The record low is -1°C, on July 24, 1995.
What is the sunniest month in Gqeberha?
July is the sunniest month in Gqeberha, with estimated sunshine of 70% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. October is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Gqeberha?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to July, and September to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.