Gqeberha climate
Gqeberha (South Africa) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 436 mm17 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Gqeberha climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2476 | 1967 | 2271 | 381.5 |
| Feb | 2576 | 1967 | 2272 | 331.3 |
| Mar | 2475 | 1865 | 2170 | 502.0 |
| Apr | 2272 | 1662 | 1967 | 381.5 |
| May | 2170 | 1559 | 1864 | 281.1 |
| Jun | 1967 | 1355 | 1661 | 230.9 |
| Jul | 1966 | 1254 | 1660 | 341.3 |
| Aug | 1966 | 1355 | 1661 | 451.8 |
| Sep | 2067 | 1457 | 1762 | 291.1 |
| Oct | 2169 | 1559 | 1864 | 431.7 |
| Nov | 2271 | 1662 | 1966 | 421.6 |
| Dec | 2373 | 1864 | 2169 | 331.3 |
| Year | 2576 | 1254 | 1966 | 43617 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 52% | 6.9 | 14:10 |
| Feb | 79% | 53% | 6.2 | 13:22 |
| Mar | 79% | 48% | 5.3 | 12:23 |
| Apr | 77% | 49% | 4.1 | 11:17 |
| May | 74% | 48% | 3.1 | 10:23 |
| Jun | 70% | 43% | 2.8 | 9:54 |
| Jul | 71% | 41% | 3.0 | 10:06 |
| Aug | 73% | 42% | 3.8 | 10:52 |
| Sep | 75% | 47% | 4.9 | 11:56 |
| Oct | 77% | 53% | 5.8 | 13:01 |
| Nov | 76% | 54% | 6.7 | 13:57 |
| Dec | 78% | 52% | 7.2 | 14:24 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Gqeberha is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 25 °C76 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 19 °C66 °F and lows 12 °C54 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 6.4 °C11.5 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 436 mm17 in. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 28% of the annual total. The wettest month is March (50 mm2.0 in), the driest is June (23 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 70% in June to 79% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 41%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 14 km/h (9 mph) in April to 17 km/h (11 mph) in October. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in June to 14.4 hours in December.
Best time to visit Gqeberha
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are all year: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 25 °C76 °F with 23 mm0.9 in to 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Gqeberha
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2373 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 1864 to 19 °C67 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 2170 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 1559 to 18 °C65 °F, about 39 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Winter (June–August) — highs around 19 °C66 °F, lows 1254 to 13 °C55 °F, about 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 2067 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 1457 to 16 °C62 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Gqeberha compares
Of the 49 places in South Africa covered by World Climates, Gqeberha is the 16th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 48th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the South Africa climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Sydney (Australia, Cfa), Norfolk Island (Kingston) (Australia, Cfa) and Nairobi (Kenya, Aw).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Kariega (pop. 291,052) and Motherwell (pop. 140,351). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Gqeberha, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Mdantsane 231 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,002 mm39 in
- East London 238 km · 20 °C69 °F · 985 mm39 in
- Queenstown 258 km · 16 °C61 °F · 725 mm29 in
- George 291 km · 17 °C63 °F · 481 mm19 in
- Mthatha 397 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,115 mm44 in
- Botshabelo 532 km · 16 °C61 °F · 560 mm22 in
- Bloemfontein 541 km · 17 °C63 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Maseru 546 km · 16 °C60 °F · 670 mm26 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gqeberha?
February is the warmest month in Gqeberha, with an average high of 25 °C (76 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Gqeberha?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F) and an average low of 12 °C (54 °F).
When does it rain the most in Gqeberha?
March is the wettest month with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 23 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Gqeberha?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are all year.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.