Port Elizabeth weather in December
December in Port Elizabeth: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Port Elizabeth · #170 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Port Elizabeth climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Port Elizabeth in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Port Elizabeth?
- December in Port Elizabeth: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Port Elizabeth on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Port Elizabeth in December?
- In December, Port Elizabeth averages a daily high of 22.3°C and a low of 17.9°C, with about 58.9 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Port Elizabeth in December?
- Port Elizabeth has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.