Swimming in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in january 2026: Average sea temperature in january and tide times in january 2026
Average sea temperature in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in january 2026.
In january, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is:
Minimum: 70°F
Average: 72°F
Maximum: 75°F
Other useful seasonal weather averages in january:
- Outside temperature: 71°F to 78°F
- Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
- The wind blows at 13.7mph
- It rains a total of 2.3in, over 3 day(s).
Should we swim in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in january?
Yes! The water temperature in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in january is pleasant
Swimming in january is pleasant in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) and the surrounding area. The sea temperature is 72°F on average (min/max: 70°F/75°F), allowing you to swim for a long time and enjoy water sports.
Note also that in january, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 75°F, 2.3in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 77.32 % humidity.
Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in january
| January | |||
| Average sea temperature | 72°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 70°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 75°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 76°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 79°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 72°F | ||
| Wind speed | 18mph | ||
| Wind temperature | 72°F | ||
| Precipitation | 2.3in | ||
| Number of days of rain | 3 jour(s) (9%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Visibility in kilometers | 9.49km | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
Chart of the tides in january 2026
Tide times in january 2026 in Port Elizabeth (South Africa)
Swim elsewhere in South Africa in january
| City | Average T° | Min. T° | Max. T° | Our opinion |
| Cape Town in january | 66°F | 70°F | cool swimming | |
| Durban in january | 79°F | 82°F | ideal swimming | |
| Coffee Bay in january | 79°F | 82°F | pleasant swimming | |
| East London in january | 76°F | 79°F | pleasant swimming | |
| George in january | 70°F | 74°F | cool swimming | |
| Margate in january | 79°F | 81°F | ideal swimming | |
| Port Nolloth in january | 65°F | 67°F | cool swimming | |
| Richards Bay in january | 81°F | 83°F | ideal swimming | |
| Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in january | 79°F | 82°F | ideal swimming | |
| Hermanus in january | 68°F | 72°F | cool swimming | |
| Knysna in january | 69°F | 74°F | cool swimming | |
| Mossel Bay in january | 70°F | 74°F | cool swimming | |
| Plettenberg Bay in january | 69°F | 74°F | cool swimming |