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East London, Eastern Cape Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in East London, Eastern Cape?
East London, Eastern Cape gets 1981 mm of precipitation a year over about 204 rainy days. February is the warmest month (average high 22°C) and July the coldest (average low 8°C).
Oceanic climate
East London, Eastern Cape has warm summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 16°C in August to 22°C in February. April is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March, May to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Jun–Aug | 8° | 16° |
| Spring | Sep–Nov | 10° | 17° |
| Summer | Dec–Feb | 14° | 22° |
| Autumn | Mar–May | 12° | 19° |
How much rain does East London get?
East London gets 1981 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 204 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 98% of South Africa.
April is the wettest month, with 196 mm. February is the driest, with 117 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 19.
East London weather by month
East London weather in January
In January, East London averages a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 145 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 37°C (1985) and the record low is 0°C (2004). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East London weather in February
In February, East London averages a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 117 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 34°C (1977) and the record low is 0°C (2008). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East London weather in March
In March, East London averages a high of 21°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 185 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 41°C (1996) and the record low is 0°C (2008). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East London weather in April
In April, East London averages a high of 19°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 196 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 38°C (1992) and the record low is 2°C (2002).
East London weather in May
In May, East London averages a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 171 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 37°C (1980) and the record low is 0°C (2007). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East London weather in June
In June, East London averages a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 176 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 33°C (1996) and the record low is -1°C (2017). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East London weather in July
In July, East London averages a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 160 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 34°C (1999) and the record low is -2°C (2016).
East London weather in August
In August, East London averages a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 152 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 36°C (1980) and the record low is 0°C (2001).
East London weather in September
In September, East London averages a high of 16°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 172 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 42°C (1983) and the record low is 0°C (2002).
East London weather in October
In October, East London averages a high of 17°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 181 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 43°C (1997) and the record low is -1°C (2003). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East London weather in November
In November, East London averages a high of 19°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 174 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 39°C (1998) and the record low is 0°C (2003). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
East London weather in December
In December, East London averages a high of 21°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 153 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 37°C (1973) and the record low is 1°C (2023). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in East London
July is the sunniest month in East London, with estimated sunshine of 76% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 34%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 52% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. East London is cloudier than 88% of South Africa.
Humidity peaks in January at 80% and is lowest in July at 63%.
East London has about 6 days a year above 32°C. East London is cooler than 87% of South Africa.
East London weather records
These records cover EAST LONDON during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the East London station is 43°C, on October 4, 1997. The coldest is -2°C, on July 4, 2016.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 199 mm of precipitation, on February 16, 2010.
36 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by −1.6°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit East London
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March, May to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.
Winter (June–August) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 10°C.
Summer (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 14°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 12°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 22° | 145 mm | 15 | 80% | 40% | 37° | 0° |
| February | 14° | 22° | 117 mm | 15 | 78% | 45% | 34° | 0° |
| March | 14° | 21° | 185 mm | 17 | 79% | 49% | 41° | 0° |
| April | 12° | 19° | 196 mm | 17 | 77% | 44% | 38° | 2° |
| May | 11° | 18° | 171 mm | 18 | 72% | 67% | 37° | 0° |
| June | 9° | 17° | 176 mm | 17 | 65% | 67% | 33° | -1° |
| July | 8° | 16° | 160 mm | 18 | 63% | 76% | 34° | -2° |
| August | 8° | 16° | 152 mm | 19 | 66% | 70% | 36° | 0° |
| September | 9° | 16° | 172 mm | 18 | 74% | 52% | 42° | 0° |
| October | 10° | 17° | 181 mm | 18 | 78% | 44% | 43° | -1° |
| November | 12° | 19° | 174 mm | 17 | 79% | 41% | 39° | 0° |
| December | 13° | 21° | 153 mm | 16 | 80% | 34% | 37° | 1° |
Station: EAST LONDON, 8 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
East London climate questions
How much rain does East London get?
East London gets 1981 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 204 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in East London?
April is the wettest month in East London, with 196 mm. February is the driest, with 117 mm.
How many rainy days does East London have a year?
East London has about 204 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 19.
What is the hottest month in East London?
February is the warmest month in East London, with an average high of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in East London?
July is the coldest month in East London, with an average low of 8°C.
What is the record high temperature in East London?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the East London station is 43°C, set on October 4, 1997. The record low is -2°C, on July 4, 2016.
What is the sunniest month in East London?
July is the sunniest month in East London, with estimated sunshine of 76% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit East London?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March, May to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.