In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Port Elizabeth ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Port Elizabeth when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Port Elizabeth, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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Located just 2.8 km from the city centre, Port Elizabeth is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Port Elizabeth from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

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Located just 2.8 km from the city centre, Port Elizabeth is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Port Elizabeth from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 0 different airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth that include hotel bookings?
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