Climate Insights for Port Shepstone

The climate in Port Shepstone is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 942mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 129mm of rainfall. 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.

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 is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 942mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 129mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 29mm. That's 101mm 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 moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/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 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 24km/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 26km/h in winter, 29km/h in spring, 28km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Port Shepstone, which began on June 21, 2026. Port Shepstone 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Port Shepstone is during January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm 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 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.