Climate Insights for Port Alfred

South Africa

Hottest
February
26°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
July
12°C low53°F low
Wettest
April
58 mm rain2.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Port Alfred is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 522 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 58 mm of rainfall. Port Alfred 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Port Alfred is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 20.6 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 2.3 in of rainfall. Port Alfred 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 19°FebMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°MarMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 19°AprMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°MayMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°JunMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°JulMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°AugMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°SepMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 13°OctMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 15°NovMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 16°DecMax: 24°Average: 21°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 71°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 67°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 62°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°F
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Port Alfred sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Port Alfred sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 78°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 60°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 43mmFebPrecipitation: 51mmMarPrecipitation: 54mmAprPrecipitation: 58mmMayPrecipitation: 37mmJunPrecipitation: 35mmJulPrecipitation: 21mmAugPrecipitation: 26mmSepPrecipitation: 50mmOctPrecipitation: 50mmNovPrecipitation: 46mmDecPrecipitation: 50mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.7inFebPrecipitation: 2inMarPrecipitation: 2.1inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inJunPrecipitation: 1.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inAugPrecipitation: 1inSepPrecipitation: 2inOctPrecipitation: 2inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inDecPrecipitation: 2in
Precipitation

Port Alfred is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 522 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 58 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 21 mm. That's 37 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Port Alfred is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 2.3 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.8 in. That's 1.5 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Port Alfred is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/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.Port Alfred is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar22°71°F
Apr19°67°F
May18°65°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul16°60°F
Aug16°60°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec21°69°F

The best time to visit Port Alfred 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 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 44 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 Port Alfred 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 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 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 Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred 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 °C67 °F
25 °C78 °F
17 km/h11 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C67 °F
26 °C78 °F
16 km/h10 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
25 °C77 °F
16 km/h10 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C62 °F
23 °C74 °F
15 km/h10 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C58 °F
23 °C73 °F
14 km/h9 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
21 °C70 °F
15 km/h9 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
21 °C69 °F
16 km/h10 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
20 °C68 °F
16 km/h10 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
20 °C69 °F
17 km/h10 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C58 °F
21 °C70 °F
18 km/h11 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
22 °C72 °F
17 km/h11 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
24 °C75 °F
17 km/h11 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in