Port Shepstone weather in December
In December, Port Shepstone sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 94 mm of rain across 13.3 wet days and about 14 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 48 min at the start of December to 14 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Port Shepstone's 11th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Port Shepstone's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
- 13.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 hours
- 4:55 AM – 6:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 20 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.98 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.3
- out of 10
Port Shepstone is town.
- Founded
- 1867
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical December day in Port Shepstone reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C warmer than November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 20 |
| 2 | 23 | 20 |
| 3 | 23 | 20 |
| 4 | 24 | 20 |
| 5 | 24 | 20 |
| 6 | 24 | 20 |
| 7 | 24 | 20 |
| 8 | 24 | 20 |
| 9 | 24 | 20 |
| 10 | 24 | 20 |
| 11 | 24 | 21 |
| 12 | 24 | 21 |
| 13 | 24 | 21 |
| 14 | 24 | 21 |
| 15 | 24 | 21 |
| 16 | 24 | 21 |
| 17 | 24 | 21 |
| 18 | 24 | 21 |
| 19 | 24 | 21 |
| 20 | 24 | 21 |
| 21 | 25 | 21 |
| 22 | 25 | 21 |
| 23 | 25 | 21 |
| 24 | 25 | 21 |
| 25 | 25 | 21 |
| 26 | 25 | 21 |
| 27 | 25 | 22 |
| 28 | 25 | 22 |
| 29 | 25 | 22 |
| 30 | 25 | 22 |
| 31 | 25 | 22 |
Port Shepstone weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 22° | 98 | 13.2 | 13.8 | 6.2 |
| Feb | 26° / 23° | 83 | 11.7 | 13.1 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 25° / 22° | 98 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 24° / 20° | 86 | 9.7 | 11.3 | 7.2 |
| May | 23° / 18° | 45 | 5.8 | 10.5 | 8.0 |
| Jun | 22° / 16° | 35 | 4.9 | 10 | 8.0 |
| Jul | 21° / 15° | 39 | 4.9 | 10.2 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 21° / 16° | 42 | 6 | 10.9 | 7.5 |
| Sep | 21° / 17° | 63 | 8.7 | 11.8 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 22° / 18° | 93 | 13.2 | 12.8 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 23° / 19° | 98 | 13.2 | 13.6 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 24° / 21° | 94 | 13.3 | 14 | 6.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 64%.
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| Clearer (%) | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Cloudier (%) | 65 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 65 |
| 2 | 35 | 65 |
| 3 | 34 | 66 |
| 4 | 35 | 65 |
| 5 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 34 | 66 |
| 7 | 35 | 65 |
| 8 | 35 | 65 |
| 9 | 35 | 65 |
| 10 | 35 | 65 |
| 11 | 36 | 64 |
| 12 | 36 | 64 |
| 13 | 36 | 64 |
| 14 | 36 | 64 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 37 | 63 |
| 17 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 37 | 63 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 37 | 63 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 37 | 63 |
| 25 | 37 | 63 |
| 26 | 37 | 63 |
| 27 | 37 | 63 |
| 28 | 37 | 63 |
| 29 | 38 | 62 |
| 30 | 38 | 62 |
| 31 | 38 | 62 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Port Shepstone gets around 94 mm of rain over 13.3 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 43% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 |
| 2 | 46 |
| 3 | 46 |
| 4 | 46 |
| 5 | 46 |
| 6 | 46 |
| 7 | 45 |
| 8 | 45 |
| 9 | 44 |
| 10 | 44 |
| 11 | 43 |
| 12 | 42 |
| 13 | 42 |
| 14 | 41 |
| 15 | 41 |
| 16 | 41 |
| 17 | 41 |
| 18 | 41 |
| 19 | 41 |
| 20 | 41 |
| 21 | 41 |
| 22 | 41 |
| 23 | 41 |
| 24 | 41 |
| 25 | 42 |
| 26 | 42 |
| 27 | 42 |
| 28 | 42 |
| 29 | 42 |
| 30 | 42 |
| 31 | 42 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 46% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 63% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Humid (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Muggy (%) | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Oppressive (%) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 14 | 37 | 39 | 6 |
| 2 | 4 | 13 | 37 | 40 | 7 |
| 3 | 3 | 13 | 37 | 41 | 7 |
| 4 | 3 | 12 | 37 | 42 | 7 |
| 5 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 43 | 7 |
| 6 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 44 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 45 | 8 |
| 8 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 46 | 9 |
| 9 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 46 | 9 |
| 10 | 1 | 9 | 33 | 47 | 10 |
| 11 | 1 | 9 | 32 | 47 | 10 |
| 12 | 1 | 9 | 31 | 48 | 11 |
| 13 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 48 | 12 |
| 14 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 48 | 13 |
| 15 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 48 | 15 |
| 16 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 48 | 16 |
| 17 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 48 | 17 |
| 18 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 48 | 18 |
| 19 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 48 | 20 |
| 20 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 48 | 21 |
| 21 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 47 | 23 |
| 22 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 47 | 24 |
| 23 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 47 | 25 |
| 24 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 46 | 27 |
| 25 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 46 | 28 |
| 26 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 45 | 29 |
| 27 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 45 | 31 |
| 28 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 45 | 32 |
| 29 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 44 | 32 |
| 30 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 44 | 33 |
| 31 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 44 | 33 |
Wind in December
Winds average 20 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 19 km/h on the calmest days to 20 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | light breeze |
| 2 | 20 | light breeze |
| 3 | 20 | light breeze |
| 4 | 20 | light breeze |
| 5 | 20 | light breeze |
| 6 | 20 | light breeze |
| 7 | 20 | light breeze |
| 8 | 20 | light breeze |
| 9 | 20 | light breeze |
| 10 | 20 | light breeze |
| 11 | 20 | light breeze |
| 12 | 20 | light breeze |
| 13 | 20 | light breeze |
| 14 | 20 | light breeze |
| 15 | 20 | light breeze |
| 16 | 20 | light breeze |
| 17 | 20 | light breeze |
| 18 | 20 | light breeze |
| 19 | 19 | light breeze |
| 20 | 19 | light breeze |
| 21 | 19 | light breeze |
| 22 | 19 | light breeze |
| 23 | 19 | light breeze |
| 24 | 19 | light breeze |
| 25 | 19 | light breeze |
| 26 | 19 | light breeze |
| 27 | 19 | light breeze |
| 28 | 19 | light breeze |
| 29 | 19 | light breeze |
| 30 | 19 | light breeze |
| 31 | 19 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 48 min at the start of December to 14 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 4:53 AM to 5:02 AM, and sunset from 6:43 PM to 7:00 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.8 | 4:53 | 6:43 |
| 2 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:44 |
| 3 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:45 |
| 4 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:46 |
| 5 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:46 |
| 6 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:47 |
| 7 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:48 |
| 8 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:49 |
| 9 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:49 |
| 10 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:50 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 4:54 | 6:51 |
| 12 | 14.0 | 4:54 | 6:51 |
| 13 | 14.0 | 4:54 | 6:52 |
| 14 | 14.0 | 4:54 | 6:53 |
| 15 | 14.0 | 4:55 | 6:53 |
| 16 | 14.0 | 4:55 | 6:54 |
| 17 | 14.0 | 4:55 | 6:54 |
| 18 | 14.0 | 4:56 | 6:55 |
| 19 | 14.0 | 4:56 | 6:55 |
| 20 | 14.0 | 4:56 | 6:56 |
| 21 | 14.0 | 4:57 | 6:56 |
| 22 | 14.0 | 4:57 | 6:57 |
| 23 | 14.0 | 4:58 | 6:57 |
| 24 | 14.0 | 4:58 | 6:58 |
| 25 | 14.0 | 4:59 | 6:58 |
| 26 | 14.0 | 4:59 | 6:59 |
| 27 | 14.0 | 5:00 | 6:59 |
| 28 | 14.0 | 5:01 | 6:59 |
| 29 | 14.0 | 5:01 | 7:00 |
| 30 | 14.0 | 5:02 | 7:00 |
| 31 | 14.0 | 5:02 | 7:00 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.98 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.08 kWh/m² to a high of 5.98 kWh/m² in January across the year — December's 5.98 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Port Shepstone
In December, Port Shepstone sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Port Shepstone sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Is December a good time to visit Port Shepstone?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Port Shepstone for sightseeing.
What to pack for Port Shepstone in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Port Shepstone sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 21°C. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Port Shepstone in December
The nearest coast averages about 24°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 17 km away) is warmest in February at about 26°C and coldest in August near 22°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 24 | Warm |
| Jun | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 22 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 22 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 22 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 24 | Warm |
UV index in Port Shepstone in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Port Shepstone peaks around January 16 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 4 | Moderate |
| Aug | 5 | High |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Port Shepstone in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Port Shepstone is worst in July — around 47 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 4.3× the cleanest month (January, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 40 | 30 | 22 | 15 | 13 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 39 | Poor |
| Jun | 43 | Poor |
| Jul | 47 | Poor |
| Aug | 40 | Poor |
| Sep | 30 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Port Shepstone?
Port Shepstone sits at 30.7°S, 30.5°E, 36 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Ga-Malakhe, 14 km away.
Topography around Port Shepstone
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Port Shepstone.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Port Shepstone has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 134 m around an average of 28 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 520 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,912 m.
The land around Port Shepstone is covered by water (45%) and trees (30%) within 3 km, water (48%), trees (24%) and grassland (20%) within 16 km, and grassland (35%), water (32%) and trees (27%) within 80 km.
South Africa travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / M / N
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 68%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 43.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Port Shepstone (-30.7414°, 30.455°, elevation 36 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).