When to go · Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm, dry-ish beach weather); whale watching Jun–Nov). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 22°C72°F / 11°C52°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Low
- South Africa overall
Verdict
GoodSouth Africa month rating
Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm, dry-ish beach weather); whale watching Jun–Nov). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Weather in May
- Port ElizabethHighs around 22 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 52 °F, rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Low
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Low
South Africa overall: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings