Port Elizabeth weather in August
August in Port Elizabeth: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Port Elizabeth · #481 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Port Elizabeth climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 19 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Port Elizabeth in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Port Elizabeth?
- August in Port Elizabeth: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Port Elizabeth on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Port Elizabeth in August?
- In August, Port Elizabeth averages a daily high of 18.7°C and a low of 12.3°C, with about 19 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Port Elizabeth in August?
- Port Elizabeth has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in August.