Eastern Cape, South Africa
Port Elizabeth cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Port Elizabeth in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 75°Fwarmest average high (January)
- 65°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 16%fewest rain days (January)
- 32%most rain days (October)
Weather in Port Elizabeth right now
Weather in Port Elizabeth by month
Average highs run from 65°F (18°C) in July to 75°F (24°C) in January. Rain falls on the fewest days in January and the most in October. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75 / 66°F24 / 19°C | 16% | 18 mph29 km/h | 67°F19°C | 8 ft (2.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| February | 75 / 66°F24 / 19°C | 23% | 18 mph29 km/h | 67°F20°C | 8 ft (2.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| March | 75 / 65°F24 / 19°C | 28% | 17 mph28 km/h | 66°F19°C | 8 ft (2.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| April | 71 / 61°F21 / 16°C | 27% | 17 mph28 km/h | 64°F18°C | 8 ft (2.5 m)Rough; rougher days up to 12 ft |
| May | 70 / 57°F21 / 14°C | 22% | 16 mph26 km/h | 65°F18°C | 10 ft (3.0 m)Rough; rougher days up to 13 ft |
| June | 67 / 54°F19 / 12°C | 21% | 17 mph28 km/h | 63°F17°C | 10 ft (3.1 m)Rough; rougher days up to 16 ft |
| July | 65 / 53°F18 / 12°C | 25% | 17 mph27 km/h | 64°F18°C | 10 ft (3.0 m)Rough; rougher days up to 16 ft |
| August | 67 / 54°F19 / 12°C | 17% | 18 mph29 km/h | 64°F18°C | 11 ft (3.3 m)Rough; rougher days up to 17 ft |
| September | 66 / 56°F19 / 13°C | 29% | 19 mph30 km/h | 64°F18°C | 10 ft (2.9 m)Rough; rougher days up to 15 ft |
| October | 68 / 59°F20 / 15°C | 32% | 20 mph32 km/h | 63°F17°C | 9 ft (2.6 m)Rough; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| November | 71 / 61°F22 / 16°C | 27% | 19 mph30 km/h | 65°F18°C | 8 ft (2.5 m)Rough; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| December | 73 / 64°F23 / 18°C | 32% | 19 mph30 km/h | 68°F20°C | 8 ft (2.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Port Elizabeth
9 ships from 7 cruise lines are scheduled here, 9 visits in total. The next 9:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 122026 | Silver MuseSilversea Cruises | Calls | 22 nights from Cape Town |
| Mon, Nov 162026 | Mein Schiff 6TUI Cruises | Calls | 25 nights from Cape Town |
| Fri, Nov 202026 | Europa 2Hapag Lloyd | Calls | 16 nights from Cape Town |
| Tue, Nov 242026 | AIDAstellaAIDA Cruises | Calls | 60 nights from Antalya |
| Tue, Jan 192027 | AmeraPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 143 nights from Hamburg |
| Sat, Jan 302027 | AIDAsolAIDA Cruises | Calls | 126 nights from Hamburg |
| Fri, Mar 192027 | Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises | Calls | 138 nights from Savona |
| Sun, Apr 112027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
| Wed, Apr 142027 | ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 149 nights from Savona |
Ships that visit Port Elizabeth
- AIDAsolAIDA Cruises
- AIDAstellaAIDA Cruises
- Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises
- Europa 2Hapag Lloyd
- AmeraPhoenix Reisen
- ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen
- Silver MuseSilversea Cruises
- Mein Schiff 6TUI Cruises
- Viking SkyViking
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.