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🌧️ 19°💧 2.3 mm

Thu🌧️ 16°💧 1.2 mm

Fri🌧️ 15°💧 0.3 mm

Sat🌧️ 15°💧 3.5 mm

Sun🌧️ 17°💧 0.7 mm

Mon☁️ 18°💧 1.4 mm

Tue🌤️ 17°💧 2 mm

Wed🌧️ 19°💧 0.9 mm

14-day forecast - Port Elizabeth

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

Next 16 days · forecast

17°

around 14° at night · days with rain: 7

Weeks 3-4 · avg for July

20°

around 8° at night · rain chance 35%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for August

20°

around 9° at night · rain chance 41%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Port Elizabeth: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 17° by day and 14° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 20° in July, and about 20° in August. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Port Elizabeth

Wednesday8 July 2026

🌧️19°light rain

sunrise 07:23 · sunset 17:23 · night 15° · evening 16° · rain 2.25 mm · humidity 65% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 5%

Thursday9 July 2026

🌧️16°light rain

sunrise 07:23 · sunset 17:23 · night 12° · evening 14° · rain 1.19 mm · humidity 62% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 38%

Friday10 July 2026

🌧️15°light rain

sunrise 07:22 · sunset 17:24 · night 14° · evening 14° · rain 0.26 mm · humidity 68% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%

Saturday11 July 2026

🌧️15°light rain

sunrise 07:22 · sunset 17:24 · night 15° · evening 15° · rain 3.47 mm · humidity 80% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%

Sunday12 July 2026

🌧️17°light rain

sunrise 07:22 · sunset 17:25 · night 16° · evening 17° · rain 0.7 mm · humidity 83% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 98%

Monday13 July 2026

☁️18°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:22 · sunset 17:25 · night 15° · evening 17° · rain 1.41 mm · humidity 63% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 93%

Tuesday14 July 2026

🌤️17°scattered clouds

sunrise 07:21 · sunset 17:26 · night 13° · evening 16° · rain 1.97 mm · humidity 65% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 39%

Wednesday15 July 2026

🌧️19°light rain

sunrise 07:21 · sunset 17:27 · night 14° · evening 20° · rain 0.87 mm · humidity 50% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 99%

Thursday16 July 2026

🌧️17°light rain

sunrise 07:20 · sunset 17:27 · night 13° · evening 15° · rain 0.23 mm · humidity 48% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 56%

Friday17 July 2026

🌧️14°light rain

sunrise 07:20 · sunset 17:28 · night 11° · evening 14° · rain 0.27 mm · humidity 61% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 81%

Saturday18 July 2026

☁️14°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:20 · sunset 17:28 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 1.42 mm · humidity 59% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%

Sunday19 July 2026

☁️20°broken clouds

sunrise 07:19 · sunset 17:29 · night 15° · evening 20° · rain 0.48 mm · humidity 47% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 59%

Monday20 July 2026

🌧️18°light rain

sunrise 07:19 · sunset 17:30 · night 15° · evening 17° · rain 1.47 mm · humidity 71% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%

Tuesday21 July 2026

🌧️16°light rain

sunrise 07:18 · sunset 17:30 · night 14° · evening 15° · rain 0.57 mm · humidity 64% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 33%

Wednesday22 July 2026

🌧️16°light rain

sunrise 07:17 · sunset 17:31 · night 13° · evening 16° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 64% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 33%

Thursday23 July 2026

☀️16°clear sky

sunrise 07:17 · sunset 17:32 · night 15° · evening 16° · humidity 64% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 1%

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

Today the UV index in Port Elizabeth is 4 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 55 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.

🌊 Sea temperature - Port Elizabeth

Water today

18°C

Week avg

18°C

Waves today

2.4 m

How's the water?

cold

16-day sea temperature forecast:

8.07 18°C9.07 18°C10.07 18°C11.07 18°C12.07 17°C13.07 17°C14.07 17°C15.07 17°C16.07 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.

Air quality and smog in Port Elizabeth

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Pretoria	188.6	189.1	very poor
Krugersdorp	136.9	137.8	very poor
Centurion	136	136.9	very poor
Johannesburg	73.6	75.2	sufficient
Tembisa	60.3	61.2	sufficient
Benoni	60.3	61.2	sufficient
Witbank	52.4	53.6	moderate
Botshabelo	31.7	32.7	good
Kapsztad	30.4	32.9	good
Welkom	25.2	26.4	good
Vereeniging	24.2	24.7	good
East London	17.2	19.7	good
Bloemfontein	16.2	16.5	good
Newcastle	15.5	15.9	good
Uitenhage	8.4	10.5	very good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-07-08, 03:00).

Port Elizabeth weather through the year

🎉 Public holidays in Port Elizabeth - when are the long weekends?

Next long weekend in Port Elizabeth: National Women's Day (10 August, Monday) - Saturday–Monday (3 days off).

10 AugustMonday

National Women's Day

🎈 long weekend

24 SeptemberThursday

Heritage Day

🎈 long weekend + bridge day

16 DecemberWednesday

Day of Reconciliation

25 DecemberFriday

Christmas Day

🎈 long weekend

26 DecemberSaturday

Day of Goodwill

falls on a weekend

1 JanuaryFriday 2027

New Year's Day

🎈 long weekend

22 MarchMonday 2027

Human Rights Day

🎈 long weekend

26 MarchFriday 2027

Good Friday

🎈 long weekend

29 MarchMonday 2027

Family Day

🎈 long weekend

27 AprilTuesday 2027

Freedom Day

🎈 long weekend + bridge day

1 MaySaturday 2027

Workers' Day

falls on a weekend

16 JuneWednesday 2027

Youth Day

Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave.

Nearby places

Eastern CapeEast LondonMafetengBloemfonteinMaseru

FAQ - Port Elizabeth weather

What is the weather like in Port Elizabeth today?

Today it is about 19° during the day and 15° 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.