Port Elizabeth weather in October

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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October in Port Elizabeth: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Port Elizabeth · #298 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Port Elizabeth climate normals — October

Daytime high20°C / 68°F😎 nice
Nighttime low15°C / 59°F
Rainfall41 mm / 1.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight12.9 h
Wind23 km/h / 14 mph
Air quality (US AQI)44🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Port Elizabeth in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Port Elizabeth?
October in Port Elizabeth: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Port Elizabeth on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Port Elizabeth in October?
In October, Port Elizabeth averages a daily high of 20.1°C and a low of 15.1°C, with about 40.6 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Port Elizabeth in October?
Port Elizabeth has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in October.

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