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When to go · Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth in August

Great month. Inside Port Elizabeth's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, dry-ish beach weather); whale watching Jun–Nov.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
20°C / 9°C
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
Medium
South Africa overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Port Elizabeth

Inside Port Elizabeth's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, dry-ish beach weather); whale watching Jun–Nov.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Port ElizabethHighs around 20 °C, lows around 9 °C, rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall
Medium
Prices · South Africa overall
Medium

South Africa overall: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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