Gqeberha, Eastern Cape Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 70% of daylight hours. October is the cloudiest, at 47%. Over the year the sun shines about 56% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 150 mm of rain, 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.

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?

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 sunshine about 70% of daylight hours. 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.