Climate Insights for Port Alfred

The climate in Port Alfred is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 367mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are January, April, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 104cm accumulating over the season.

Port Alfred sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 15°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 10°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Port Alfred is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 367mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 104cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Port Alfred is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Port Alfred, which began on June 21, 2026. Port Alfred is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.