East London, Eastern Cape Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 34% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 34%. Over the year the sun shines about 52% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 199 mm of rain, 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.

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?

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 sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. 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.