Port Elizabeth weather in January
January in Port Elizabeth: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Port Elizabeth · #133 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Port Elizabeth climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Rainfall | 32 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Port Elizabeth?
- January in Port Elizabeth: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Port Elizabeth on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Port Elizabeth in January?
- In January, Port Elizabeth averages a daily high of 24°C and a low of 19.5°C, with about 32.3 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Port Elizabeth in January?
- Port Elizabeth has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in January.