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Port Saint John’s, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Port Saint John’s is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 5,939. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

5,939 Population 10/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Port Saint John’s

Port Saint John’s

Port St. Johns is a town of about 6,500 people on the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is situated at the mouth of the Umzimvubu River, 220 kilometres (140 mi) northeast of East London and 70 kilometres (40 mi) east of Mthatha. Port St. Johns was the birthplace of Capital Radio 604.

People

Population5,939
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population5,939
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-31.6229°, 29.5448°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,082 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port Saint John’s

Port Saint John’s is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 5,939. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Port Saint John’s

Port Saint John’s has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 137.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 142.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 114.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 76.5
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 51.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 46.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 44.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 110.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 131.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 98.2
Port Saint John’s enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above South Africa avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area603.6 sq mi (1,563.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-31.6229°N, 29.5448°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 27, 1994.

Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 137 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
December 71°F (21°C) 4.4 in

Port Saint John’s has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Port Saint John’s

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Roman Catholic Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns Junior Secondary School
Sicambeni Secondary School
Vukandlule Junior Secondary School
Caguba Senior Secondary School
Cwebeni Junior Secondary School
Dumasi Senior Primary School
De La Ray Mkatshwa Junior Secondary School
Nomvalo Junior Secondary School
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Hotels in Port Saint John’s

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cremorne
Outback Inn
The Lodge on the Beach

Restaurants in Port Saint John’s

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delicious Monster
N.E.W.S
Wood n Spoon

Cafes in Port Saint John’s

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jesters Coffee Shop

Clinics in Port Saint John’s

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #1363626024

Bus Stations in Port Saint John’s

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #104537671
ZA #2376929397

Gas Stations in Port Saint John’s

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Shell

Golf Courses in Port Saint John’s

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Club

Airports Near Port Saint John’s

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port St Johns AirportJOHMedium Airport
Koffee Bay AirportSmall Airport
Magwa AirportSmall Airport
Mkambati AirportMBMSmall Airport
The Haven AirstripSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Founded
1845
Postal Code
5120

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Saint John’s

What is the population of Port Saint John’s?

Port Saint John’s has a population of 5,939 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 603.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Saint John’s?

Port Saint John’s enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches.

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