Climate Insights for Port Alfred

The climate in Port Alfred is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 689mm of precipitation falls per year. Port Alfred receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 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 August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Port Alfred has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 22°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Port Alfred is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 689mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 77mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 34mm. That's 43mm 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.

Port Alfred is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 33km/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 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 29km/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.

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 February at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

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 57mm per month. 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 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.