When is the best time to go to Port Shepstone?

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

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


Annual weather in Port Shepstone

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

Month
January 74°F/79°F
5.3in
February 74°F/79°F
5.3in
March 74°F/79°F
4.1in
April 70°F/76°F
5in
May 67°F/76°F
2.8in
June 63°F/72°F
1.7in
July 61°F/70°F
1.8in
August 63°F/72°F
2.4in
September 67°F/72°F
3in
October 67°F/72°F
6.2in
November 68°F/74°F
6.3in
December 72°F/76°F
5.7in


Weather and climate in Port Shepstone

Port Shepstone enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Port Shepstone is 76°F (ranging from 70°F in july to 79°F in february). Annual rainfall is 49.6in, with a minimum of 1.7in in june and a maximum of 6.3in in november.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 70°F.
  • Between the months of may and june the climate is perfect. The record temperature this month is 85°F and you can expect to have 1.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between july and november the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 68°F and you can expect to have 6.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In december the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 88°F and it rains about 27% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Port Shepstone

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Port Shepstone: 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 Shepstone

Find out when Port Shepstone 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 Shepstone

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

Figure: Visitor index for Port Shepstone month by month



Best time for low prices in Port Shepstone

Average prices of hotels in Port Shepstone month by month

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

Find the best price for your hotel room


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