Climate Insights for Port Saint John’s

OR Tambo District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
February
25°C peak
Coldest
July
14°C low
Wettest
April
149mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Port Saint John’s is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1105mm of precipitation falls per year. Port Saint John’s receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Saint John’s 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 14°C.

Temperature

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

Port Saint John’s sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 25°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 102mm Feb Precipitation: 114mm Mar Precipitation: 115mm Apr Precipitation: 149mm May Precipitation: 64mm Jun Precipitation: 41mm Jul Precipitation: 40mm Aug Precipitation: 44mm Sep Precipitation: 85mm Oct Precipitation: 117mm Nov Precipitation: 117mm Dec Precipitation: 117mm
Precipitation

Port Saint John’s is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1105mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 149mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 40mm. That's 110mm 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/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: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 24km/h Jul Wind Speed: 25km/h Aug Wind Speed: 27km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 29km/h Nov Wind Speed: 28km/h Dec Wind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed

Port Saint John’s is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 23km/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 Saint John’s, which began on June 21, 2026. Port Saint John’s 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 14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 320mm across the season with a monthly average of 107mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 333mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 329mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 124mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 23°
Apr 21°
May 20°
Jun 18°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 18°
Oct 19°
Nov 20°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Port Saint John’s is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 55mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 25°C. 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 Saint John’s 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
21 °C
25 °C
27 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
25 °C
27 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
25 °C
26 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
23 °C
25 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
23 °C
23 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
22 °C
24 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
21 °C
25 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
21 °C
27 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
21 °C
28 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
22 °C
29 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
22 °C
28 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
24 °C
28 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
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