Climate Insights for Port Alfred Airport

Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
February
25°C peak
Coldest
July
12°C low
Wettest
April
59mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Port Alfred Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 521mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 59mm of rainfall. Port Alfred Airport 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.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Feb Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Mar Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 19° Apr Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° May Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jul Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Aug Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Sep Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° Nov Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Dec Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min

Port Alfred Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 25°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 25°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 37mm Feb Precipitation: 51mm Mar Precipitation: 53mm Apr Precipitation: 59mm May Precipitation: 36mm Jun Precipitation: 34mm Jul Precipitation: 28mm Aug Precipitation: 30mm Sep Precipitation: 50mm Oct Precipitation: 49mm Nov Precipitation: 50mm Dec Precipitation: 45mm
Precipitation

Port Alfred Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 521mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 59mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 28mm. That's 31mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 25km/h Feb Wind Speed: 24km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 23km/h Aug Wind Speed: 24km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 26km/h Nov Wind Speed: 25km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Port Alfred Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 20km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Port Alfred Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Port Alfred Airport 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 February at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 149mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 134mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 147mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 92mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 21°
Apr 19°
May 18°
Jun 16°
Jul 16°
Aug 16°
Sep 17°
Oct 18°
Nov 19°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Port Alfred Airport 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 43mm 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 Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
25 °C
25 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
25 °C
24 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
19 °C
25 °C
23 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
23 °C
22 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
21 °C
22 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
20 °C
23 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
20 °C
24 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
20 °C
25 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
21 °C
26 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
22 °C
25 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
24 °C
25 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
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