AI-generatedGqeberha at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Feb · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Jan · 20.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,770 h
- Rain a year
- 515 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 61 m
Climate in Gqeberha
Gqeberha has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while July is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year, Gqeberha is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:3718:30
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:21–06:10 · evening 17:56–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:11–05:21 · evening 18:45–18:55
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Gqeberha in October?
In October, Gqeberha is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 53 min05:37 – 18:30
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Johannesburg
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Gqeberha
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 16.5 – 18.5 °C
Swimming season: Jan – Mar
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Gqeberha ranges from 17.0 °C in August to 20.6 °C in January. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in January, eight out of ten years were between 19.1 and 21.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20.6° | 19.1° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 20.5° | 19.1° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 20.1° | 18.8° | 21.3° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 18.9° | 17.7° | 20.4° | fresh |
| MayMay | 18.5° | 17.1° | 19.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 17.8° | 16.7° | 18.9° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 17.3° | 16.7° | 18.1° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 17.0° | 16.1° | 17.8° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.3° | 16.4° | 18.1° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 17.6° | 16.5° | 18.5° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 18.5° | 17.2° | 19.5° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 19.5° | 17.8° | 20.8° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Gqeberha
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Gqeberha, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Gqeberha
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Gqeberha: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Gqeberha has about 8 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Gqeberha
How breezy and how cloudy Gqeberha is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Gqeberha typically peaks at 28 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Gqeberha: variable cloud, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Gqeberha
How often the day gets hot in Gqeberha (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Gqeberha has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gqeberha
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (11°), the warmest in February (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from October to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 46 days a year, mostly from January to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 91 | 25° | 19° | 20.6° | 8.4 h | 7 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 25° | 19° | 20.5° | 7.8 h | 7 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 25° | 18° | 20.1° | 7.5 h | 7 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 23° | 16° | 18.9° | 7.2 h | 8 | 46 |
| MayMay | 88 | 22° | 14° | 18.5° | 7.0 h | 6 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 20° | 11° | 17.8° | 6.9 h | 7 | 42 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 20° | 11° | 17.3° | 7.2 h | 7 | 41 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 20° | 11° | 17.0° | 7.6 h | 8 | 48 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 20° | 13° | 17.3° | 7.6 h | 7 | 37 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 21° | 15° | 17.6° | 7.5 h | 8 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 22° | 16° | 18.5° | 8.1 h | 8 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 24° | 18° | 19.5° | 8.3 h | 8 | 39 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
33.96° S, 25.61° E · 61 m · Africa/Johannesburg
Best time to visit Gqeberha
The best time to visit Gqeberha is all year round. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in January it only reaches 20.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is November with 53 mm of precipitation.
Gqeberha through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gqeberha in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Gqeberha in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Gqeberha in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Gqeberha in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
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Your best months: March, November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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January has the better holiday weather in Gqeberha: score 91 against 86. In January, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in January. January has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 86 | 91better |
| Day high | 21° | 25° |
| Night low | 15° | 19° |
| Sea | 17.6° | 20.6° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 35 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 12 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Gqeberha month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January25° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In January, Gqeberha is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
Gqeberha in January89February25° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In February, Gqeberha is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
Gqeberha in February88March25° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In March, Gqeberha is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
Gqeberha in March87April23° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In April, Gqeberha is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
Gqeberha in April88May22° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In May, Gqeberha is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
Gqeberha in May88June20° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In June, Gqeberha is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
Gqeberha in June88July20° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In July, Gqeberha is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
Gqeberha in July88August20° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In August, Gqeberha is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
Gqeberha in August89September20° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In September, Gqeberha is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
Gqeberha in September86October21° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In October, Gqeberha is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
Gqeberha in October88November22° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In November, Gqeberha is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
Gqeberha in November90December24° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In December, Gqeberha is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Gqeberha.
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Gqeberha vs. East London
In October Gqeberha has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs. 77). During the day East London is 1 °C warmer than Gqeberha. The sea in East London is 3 °C warmer. East London gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Gqeberha | East London |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 86 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 18° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 11 |
| Best time | All year | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Gqeberha ranks 4 of 10 destinations in this country.
- Orania22°99
- 2Cape Town21°15°99
- 3Stellenbosch21°95
- 4GqeberhaThis page21°18°86
- 5Soweto25°82
- 6Pretoria28°82
- 7Johannesburg25°81
- 8East London22°21°77
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Gqeberha in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Gqeberha has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during October half-term (score 86).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 20 min
- Distance
- 9,830 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Gqeberha
When is the best time to visit Gqeberha?
The best time to visit Gqeberha is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Gqeberha?
The sea temperature in Gqeberha ranges from 17.0 °C in August to 20.6 °C in January. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.
Can you swim in Gqeberha in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from January to March.
What is the warmest month in Gqeberha?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 19 °C. July is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Gqeberha?
The wettest month is November with 53 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gqeberha get?
Gqeberha gets around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.4 hours a day; in June there are 6.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Gqeberha in?
Gqeberha uses the time zone Africa/Johannesburg, at UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gqeberha?
A nonstop flight from London to Gqeberha takes about 12 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,830 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Gqeberha?
Gqeberha has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during October half-term (score 86). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 88, Summer holidays 88, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 91.
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