Port Elizabeth weather in May
May in Port Elizabeth: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Port Elizabeth · #550 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Port Elizabeth climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Rainfall | 39 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Port Elizabeth in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Port Elizabeth?
- May in Port Elizabeth: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Port Elizabeth on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Port Elizabeth in May?
- In May, Port Elizabeth averages a daily high of 20.7°C and a low of 14.6°C, with about 38.5 mm of rain over roughly 4.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Port Elizabeth in May?
- Port Elizabeth has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.