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Weather in Port Elizabeth for May 2026

Your guide to Port Elizabeth weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Port Elizabeth at the beginning of May is 23.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 22 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Port Elizabeth experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 8 rainy days and a total precipitation of 29.6 mm.

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Average dry days
23
Dry days
Average rainy days
8
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
23°/15°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
71 %
Avg humidity

Port Elizabeth Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Sunny
21°
2
Sunny
21°
3
Sunny
26°
4
Patchy rain possible
24°
5
Sunny
26°
6
Sunny
23°
7
Patchy rain possible
22°
8
Patchy rain possible
20°
9
Partly cloudy
25°
10
Patchy rain possible
25°
11
Partly cloudy
19°
12
Sunny
20°
13
Patchy rain possible
21°
14
Partly cloudy
26°
15
Partly cloudy
23°
16
Sunny
27°
17
Patchy rain possible
23°
18
Sunny
23°
19
Sunny
23°
20
Partly cloudy
24°
21
Sunny
22°
22
Overcast
21°
23
Light drizzle
20°
24
Light rain shower
21°
25
Patchy rain possible
24°
26
Patchy rain possible
19°
27
Sunny
21°
28
Sunny
26°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
22°
30
Heavy rain at times
23°
31
Patchy rain possible
19°

Temperatures trend during May in Port Elizabeth

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May weather in Port Elizabeth day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Sunny
Sunny
 21° /14° 0.1 mm 6
2 May Sunny
Sunny
 21° /13° 1.1 mm 7
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 26° /16° 0.8 mm 7
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 24° /14° 0.1 mm 7
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 26° /14° 0 mm 8
6 May Sunny
Sunny
 23° /15° 0 mm 7
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /15° 0.4 mm 7
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /15° 0.5 mm 7
9 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 25° /15° 0 mm 7
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /14° 0 mm 7
11 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /12° 0.8 mm 6
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /11° 0 mm 7
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /13° 0.2 mm 7
14 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 26° /14° 0 mm 8
15 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 23° /14° 0 mm 7
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 27° /15° 0 mm 8
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /16° 0 mm 7
18 May Sunny
Sunny
 23° /15° 0.1 mm 7
19 May Sunny
Sunny
 23° /15° 0.6 mm 7
20 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 24° /14° 0.9 mm 7
21 May Sunny
Sunny
 22° /15° 3.5 mm 7
22 May Overcast
Overcast
 21° /15° 1.2 mm 6
23 May Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 20° /14° 0.9 mm 6
24 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 21° /14° 2.6 mm 7
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 24° /16° 0.5 mm 7
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /13° 2.1 mm 5
27 May Sunny
Sunny
 21° /12° 0.4 mm 6
28 May Sunny
Sunny
 26° /13° 0 mm 8
29 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 22° /15° 2.7 mm 6
30 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 23° /14° 4.1 mm 7
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /12° 4.1 mm 6
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Port Elizabeth in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Port Elizabeth forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Port Elizabeth in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Port Elizabeth during May?
During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 23° and lows near 15°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Port Elizabeth during May?
In May, Port Elizabeth can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 29.6 mm across approximately 8 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
What are the typical wind conditions in Port Elizabeth during May?
The average wind speed in Port Elizabeth during May is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Port Elizabeth

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UV exposure in Port Elizabeth during May

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