Gqeberha
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Gqeberha month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gqeberha are typically January, March and December, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and October the wettest (about 51 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2 | 19.2 | 34 | 11.7 |
| February | 24.2 | 19.1 | 34 | 11.3 |
| March | 23.5 | 18.4 | 40 | 10.3 |
| April | 21.8 | 16.1 | 35 | 9.3 |
| May | 21.2 | 14.2 | 37 | 9.1 |
| June | 20.0 | 12.6 | 35 | 8.5 |
| July | 19.2 | 11.6 | 31 | 8.8 |
| August | 18.9 | 11.9 | 38 | 9.7 |
| September | 19.2 | 13.4 | 45 | 10.0 |
| October | 20.2 | 14.7 | 51 | 10.8 |
| November | 21.3 | 16.0 | 39 | 11.8 |
| December | 22.9 | 17.7 | 38 | 12.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1970
Earlier and Middle Stone Age lithic material has been found in the Sundays River Valley, while at the important site of Amanzi Springs, 40 km north of Gqeberha near Addo, Earlier Stone Age artefacts are found in situ with well-preserved plant and faunal remains within spring sedi
- Documented history · 1963
There is Later Stone Age archaeological material preserved in caves and rock shelters, such as Melkhoutboom Cave, in the Cape Fold Mountain Belt surrounding Gqeberha (see Deacon and Deacon, 1963; Deacon, 1976; Binneman, 1997) and large numbers of coastal shell middens have been r
- Documented history · 1997
Most recently, Binneman and Webley (1997) reported thirteen shell middens and stone tool scatters about 500 m east of the Coega River mouth in the archaeological assessment carried out for the development of maritime infrastructure for the Port of Ngqura.
- Documented history
Earlier and Middle Stone Age lithic material has been found in the Sundays River Valley, while at the important site of Amanzi Springs, 40 km north of Gqeberha near Addo, Earlier Stone Age artefacts are found in situ with well-preserved plant and faunal remains within spring sedi
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01 · OverviewGqeberha, in brief
Located on the western portion of Algoa Bay along the southeastern coast of South Africa, Gqeberha is a major seaport and the most populous city in the Eastern Cape province. Administered as part of the Nelson Mandela Bay metropolitan area, the city covers 251 square kilometers of land and functions as a cultural, economic, and financial hub for the region.
What are the defining characteristics of the local landscape and climate?
Positioned east of the Garden Route, the urban coastline faces the Indian Ocean and features numerous blue-flag beaches. The geography of the surrounding territory includes the Cape Fold Mountain Belt, which encompasses local cave sites and natural shelters such as Melkhoutboom Cave. Flowing directly through the settlement is the Baakens River, a waterway that provided the Xhosa and Southern Khoe name subsequently chosen for the official renaming of the municipality.
The geographic setting experiences a warm oceanic climate that places the seaport among the top locations globally for pleasant year-round weather. At the same time, local weather patterns historically contributed to the community gaining the colloquial nickname The Windy City, alongside its alternative moniker The Friendly City.
Geographical features and climatic conditions have continually shaped the municipality's role as a gateway location. Beyond its immediate coastal borders, the surrounding terrain connects visitors to regional adventure destinations and serves as an entry point for African big five game safari tourism within the Eastern Cape.
More information about the region's geography can be found on Wikipedia and through the GeoNames record for Gqeberha.
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01 · Q&AWhere is Gqeberha located and what are its coordinates?
Gqeberha is situated in South Africa at geographic coordinates -33.9611, 25.6149, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Gqeberha?
Gqeberha has a recorded population of approximately 1,050,078 and observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Gqeberha?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Gqeberha include ZU, XH, AF, NSO, EN-ZA, TN, ST, TS, SS, VE, NR, with ZAR used for local transactions.
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