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Weather in Port Elizabeth - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Port Elizabeth, South Africa: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Port Elizabeth
today🌧️ 17°💧 1.8 mm
Sun🌧️ 17°💧 0.8 mm
Mon🌤️ 22°💧 1.6 mm
Tue☁️ 27°💧 0.4 mm
Wed☀️ 28°💧 5.1 mm
Thu🌧️ 21°💧 0.3 mm
Fri🌧️ 20°💧 7.2 mm
Sat🌧️ 15°💧 36.5 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Tuesday 8 Sept in Port Elizabeth, the forecast high is 27°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 18°C to 22°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 95% of similar days.

17°Ccooler than usual
usually 18°C–22°C
cooler than 87% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
17°Ccooler than usual
usually 18°C–22°C
cooler than 83% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
22°Cwarmer than usual
usually 18°C–22°C
warmer than 83% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
27°Cexceptionally warm
usually 18°C–22°C
warmer than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
28°Cexceptionally warm
usually 18°C–22°C
warmer than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical
21°Cnear normal
usually 18°C–22°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
20°Cnear normal
usually 18°C–22°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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15°23°30° 1981: 20°C1982: 20°C1983: 20°C1984: 20°C1985: 23°C1986: 20°C1987: 23°C1988: 21°C1989: 19°C1990: 21°C1991: 19°C1992: 20°C1993: 21°C1994: 21°C1995: 20°C1996: 20°C1997: 20°C1998: 18°C1999: 20°C2000: 20°C2001: 21°C2002: 18°C2003: 19°C2004: 18°C2005: 20°C2006: 21°C2007: 22°C2008: 20°C2009: 18°C2010: 20°C2011: 21°C2012: 19°C2013: 19°C2014: 21°C2015: 20°C2016: 20°C2017: 20°C2018: 17°C2019: 25°C2020: 21°C2021: 21°C2022: 19°C2023: 19°C2024: 18°C2025: 21°C 2026 forecast: 22°C current forecast 22°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 20°C by day. The coolest year was 2018 (17°C) and the warmest was 2019 (25°C). The current forecast averages 22°C - higher than in 93% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Port Elizabeth 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
20°
around 17° at night · days with rain: 7
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
21°
around 11° at night · rain chance 32%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
21°
around 13° at night · rain chance 32%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Port Elizabeth: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 20° by day and 17° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 21° in September, and about 21° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Port Elizabeth

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
sunrise 06:31 · sunset 18:02 · night 16° · evening 17° · rain 1.78 mm · humidity 75% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 97%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
sunrise 06:30 · sunset 18:03 · night 17° · evening 17° · rain 0.79 mm · humidity 73% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday7 September 2026
🌤️22°a few clouds
sunrise 06:29 · sunset 18:04 · night 18° · evening 20° · rain 1.59 mm · humidity 60% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 11%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️27°broken clouds
sunrise 06:27 · sunset 18:04 · night 20° · evening 23° · rain 0.35 mm · humidity 49% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 64%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 06:26 · sunset 18:05 · night 18° · evening 21° · rain 5.13 mm · humidity 49% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 5%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️21°light rain
sunrise 06:25 · sunset 18:06 · night 18° · evening 19° · rain 0.26 mm · humidity 77% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 86%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️20°moderate rain
sunrise 06:23 · sunset 18:06 · night 16° · evening 18° · rain 7.18 mm · humidity 77% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 94%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️15°moderate rain
sunrise 06:22 · sunset 18:07 · night 17° · evening 16° · rain 36.53 mm · humidity 89% · wind 12 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:08 · night 17° · evening 19° · rain 0.77 mm · humidity 66% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 95%
Monday14 September 2026
🌤️19°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:08 · night 16° · evening 18° · rain 18.67 mm · humidity 63% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 27%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌤️20°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:18 · sunset 18:09 · night 16° · evening 18° · rain 0.49 mm · humidity 73% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 35%
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️20°clear sky
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:10 · night 17° · evening 19° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 67% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 6%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️18°moderate rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:10 · night 17° · evening 17° · rain 7.15 mm · humidity 87% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 100%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
sunrise 06:13 · sunset 18:11 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 0.33 mm · humidity 56% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 70%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌤️20°a few clouds
sunrise 06:12 · sunset 18:12 · night 18° · evening 21° · humidity 55% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 14%
Sunday20 September 2026
☁️18°broken clouds
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:12 · night 16° · evening 17° · humidity 76% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 80%

UV index in Port Elizabeth - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTPort Elizabeth03681111+4.2UV MODERATEtoday, daily maxSeek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and ahat for longer stays.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 50 min4Sat5.094Sun6.096Mon7.096Tue8.096Wed9.093Thu10.091Fri11.091Sat12.095Sun13.094Mon14.096Tue15.096Wed16.095Thu17.097Fri18.096Sat19.097Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Port Elizabeth is 4 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 50 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.

Sea temperature - Port Elizabeth

Water today
17°C
Week avg
17°C
Waves today
2.2 m
How's the water?
cold
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 17°C6.09 17°C7.09 16°C8.09 17°C9.09 17°C10.09 17°C11.09 17°C12.09 17°C13.09 17°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 20°CFeb 20°CMar 19°CApr 18°CMay 19°CJun 18°CJul 18°CAug 18°CSep 18°COct 18°CNov 19°CDec 20°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Port Elizabeth weather through the year

Port Elizabeth - annual climate
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FAQ - Port Elizabeth weather

What is the weather like in Port Elizabeth today?
Today it is about 17° during the day and 16° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Port Elizabeth?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.