Climate Insights for Port Shepstone

The climate in Port Shepstone is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,019 mm of precipitation falls per year. Port Shepstone receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Shepstone 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, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in Port Shepstone is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 40.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Port Shepstone receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Shepstone 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, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 60°F.

Port Shepstone has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Port Shepstone sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 60°F to 79°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 60°F and an average of 65°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Port Shepstone is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,019 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 147 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31 mm. That's 116 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 Shepstone is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 5.8 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.2 in. That's 4.6 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.

Port Shepstone is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 June, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Port Shepstone is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. 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 June, 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 4mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Port Shepstone is during May, June, July, August, September and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 57 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Port Shepstone is during May, June, July, August, September and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 79°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Shepstone 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 Shepstone 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.