May is an ideal time to visit Port Elizabeth if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +24°C and about 9 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 25 mm of precipitation over an average of 8 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
25 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Port Elizabeth has great weather in May.
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Average temperature in Port Elizabeth in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Port Elizabeth for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +5°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +21°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +20°C.
Is Port Elizabeth warm or cold in May?
Port Elizabeth is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +25°C to +24°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +12°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Port Elizabeth:
Climate in Port Elizabeth in May
Port Elizabeth weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+25°C
+24°C
+21°C
Min. temperature
+6°C
+5°C
+1°C
Max. temperature
+41°C
+38°C
+33°C
Rainfall
41 mm
25 mm
27 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
75%
71%
66%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
7
9
12
Cloudy days
11
14
10
Rainy days
12
8
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting colder in May. From +25°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +24°C.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 41 mm to 25 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 7 to 9.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Port Elizabeth in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Port Elizabeth is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Port Elizabeth based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 96 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Port Elizabeth wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 53 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Port Elizabeth?
This is the weather in Port Elizabeth in May 2024:
1 May
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+26°C
2 May
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+22°C
3 May
☀️
+23°C
4 May
☀️
+22°C
5 May
☀️
+23°C
6 May
☁️
+21°C
7 May
☁️
+20°C
8 May
☁️
+22°C
9 May
☀️
+24°C
10 May
☀️
+32°C
11 May
☁️
+22°C
12 May
🌧️
+15°C
13 May
🌧️
+17°C
14 May
🌧️
+17°C
15 May
☀️
+20°C
16 May
☀️
+21°C
17 May
☁️
+19°C
18 May
☁️
+17°C
19 May
☀️
+17°C
20 May
☀️
+20°C
21 May
☁️
+18°C
22 May
☁️
+18°C
23 May
☀️
+24°C
24 May
☀️
+27°C
25 May
🌧️
+21°C
26 May
☁️
+18°C
27 May
☀️
+22°C
28 May
☀️
+25°C
29 May
🌧️
+18°C
30 May
🌧️
+18°C
31 May
☀️
+20°C
In May 2024 Port Elizabeth had 15 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Port Elizabeth climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Port Elizabeth in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2012 (+23°C) and the highest in 2016 (+25°C). The driest year was 2019 with only 287 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 708 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Port Elizabeth in May:
Is May a good time to visit Port Elizabeth?
Yes, May is a great time to go to Port Elizabeth, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Port Elizabeth.
Can you sunbathe in Port Elizabeth in May?
May is warm in Port Elizabeth. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Port Elizabeth rainy in May?
Port Elizabeth is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Port Elizabeth in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Port Elizabeth in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in South Africa
Check out the weather for other cities in South Africa.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Port Elizabeth, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
