Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may 2025
The weather in Port Elizabeth in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
63°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
25%
9%
8%
Weather at 12pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
23%
7%
5%
Weather at 6pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
24%
9%
8%
Weather at 3am
63°F
59%
22%
10%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may.
The climate of Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may is perfect
The weather in may in Port Elizabeth is rather dry (with 1.7in of precipitation over 3 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 2.2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate quite comfortable here this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 74°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 63°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Port Elizabeth is 68°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Port Elizabeth in may with a maximum record of 88°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 50°F in 2020. You can hope to have about 1 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 3 of the month.
On average, in Port Elizabeth, the days of may last 10:22. Sunrise is at 07:03 and sets at 17:25.
With a good weather, may is a good month to go in Port Elizabeth.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 50°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 69°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 66°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 74% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.79km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:03 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:25 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:22 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may 2024:
58°F to 70°F
58°F to 86°F
70°F to 99°F
67°F to 83°F
58°F to 81°F
65°F to 81°F
65°F to 81°F
63°F to 67°F
63°F to 77°F
59°F to 76°F
59°F to 67°F
50°F to 68°F
54°F to 67°F
58°F to 88°F
61°F to 74°F
58°F to 81°F
63°F to 68°F
54°F to 70°F
58°F to 77°F
58°F to 77°F
70°F to 83°F
65°F to 74°F
61°F to 70°F
58°F to 63°F
61°F to 65°F
58°F to 68°F
56°F to 76°F
59°F to 85°F
67°F to 86°F
74°F to 81°F
56°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in may
Cities near Port Elizabeth (South Africa):
| Addo Elephant National Park in may | perfect weather |
| Amakhala in may | perfect weather |
| Jeffrey's Bay in may | perfect weather |
| St Francis Bay in may | perfect weather |
| Kenton-on-Sea in may | perfect weather |
| Port Alfred in may | perfect weather |
| Garden Route National Park in may | perfect weather |
| Cradock in may | good weather |
| Plettenberg Bay in may | perfect weather |
| Valley Of Desolation (Graaff-Reinet) in may | good weather |
| Camdeboo National Park in may | good weather |
| Knysna in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Port Elizabeth (South Africa)
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Weather data for Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may:
Weather data for Port Elizabeth (South Africa) for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Port Elizabeth (South Africa). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Port Elizabeth (South Africa).