Climate Insights for Gqeberha

South Africa

Hottest
January
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
July
12°C low54°F low
Wettest
September
44 mm rain1.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gqeberha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 470 mm of precipitation falls per year. Gqeberha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gqeberha is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Gqeberha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 18.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Gqeberha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gqeberha is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 19°FebMax: 24°Average: 21°Min: 19°MarMax: 23°Average: 21°Min: 18°AprMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 16°MayMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°JunMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°JulMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°AugMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°SepMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 13°OctMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 15°NovMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 16°DecMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 75°FAverage: 71°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 75°FAverage: 71°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 74°FAverage: 69°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 71°FAverage: 66°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 63°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 61°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 66°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 68°FMin: 64°F
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Gqeberha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 24°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Gqeberha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 75°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 60°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 31mmFebPrecipitation: 40mmMarPrecipitation: 41mmAprPrecipitation: 40mmMayPrecipitation: 40mmJunPrecipitation: 43mmJulPrecipitation: 40mmAugPrecipitation: 38mmSepPrecipitation: 44mmOctPrecipitation: 42mmNovPrecipitation: 35mmDecPrecipitation: 35mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.2inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inJunPrecipitation: 1.7inJulPrecipitation: 1.6inAugPrecipitation: 1.5inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inDecPrecipitation: 1.4in
Precipitation

Gqeberha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 470 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 44 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 31 mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Gqeberha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 1.7 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.2 in. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 20km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 20km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Gqeberha is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Gqeberha is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb21°71°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr19°66°F
May17°63°F
Jun16°61°F
Jul15°60°F
Aug15°60°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Gqeberha is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Gqeberha is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gqeberha based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gqeberha based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C66 °F
24 °C75 °F
20 km/h12 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
24 °C75 °F
19 km/h12 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
23 °C74 °F
18 km/h11 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
22 °C71 °F
18 km/h11 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C58 °F
21 °C70 °F
17 km/h10 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
20 °C68 °F
19 km/h12 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
19 °C67 °F
19 km/h12 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
19 °C66 °F
20 km/h12 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
19 °C67 °F
20 km/h13 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C58 °F
20 °C69 °F
21 km/h13 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
21 °C70 °F
20 km/h12 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
23 °C73 °F
20 km/h12 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in