When is the best time to go to Port Alfred?

When is the best time to go to Port Alfred? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Port Alfred
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April and December
  • The rainiest months are February, April, October and November
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December


Annual weather in Port Alfred

For full information about the climate and weather in Port Alfred a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 74°F/79°F
3.1in
February 74°F/79°F
4in
March 72°F/79°F
3in
April 68°F/76°F
3.3in
May 65°F/74°F
1.4in
June 61°F/72°F
1.7in
July 61°F/70°F
2in
August 61°F/70°F
1.8in
September 63°F/72°F
1.8in
October 67°F/72°F
3.8in
November 67°F/74°F
3.3in
December 70°F/76°F
2.6in


Weather and climate in Port Alfred

Port Alfred enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Port Alfred is 74°F (ranging from 70°F in july to 79°F in february). Annual rainfall is 31.7in, with a minimum of 1.4in in may and a maximum of 4in in february.
  • From january to april the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 68°F and, in april, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In may the climate is very good. In average, on the morning it is 65°F and you can expect to have 1.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of june and december the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 92°F and you can expect to have 2.6in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Port Alfred

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Port Alfred: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Port Alfred

Find out when Port Alfred has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Port Alfred

  • Very low season in Port Alfred
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
  • Low season in Port Alfred
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January and April.
  • Peak season in Port Alfred
    The largest number of tourists visiting Port Alfred is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Port Alfred month by month



Best time for low prices in Port Alfred

Average prices of hotels in Port Alfred month by month

Generally, July is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Port Alfred. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, December is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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