East London Climate by Month
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Mild all year, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in East London is mild all year, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 71°F (22°C) in July to 80°F (27°C) in February, and July nights average 51°F (11°C). About 35 in (891 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 80°F(27°C)
- Average high, February
- Coldest nights
- 51°F(11°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 35 in(891 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 72%
- Sunniest: January
Best and worst months in East London
Best for weatherMay is the best time for weather in East London: highs near 74°F (24°C) and about 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJanuary and February are the least pleasant; January is the wettest, with 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain.
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in May.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
East London weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 80°F(26°C) | 65°F(19°C) | 3.8 in(96 mm) | 81% | 6.2 |
| FebFebruary | 80°F(27°C) | 66°F(19°C) | 3.7 in(93 mm) | 79% | 5.9 |
| MarMarch | 78°F(26°C) | 64°F(18°C) | 3.8 in(96 mm) | 77% | 5.1 |
| AprApril | 76°F(24°C) | 60°F(16°C) | 3.0 in(75 mm) | 73% | 4.0 |
| MayMayBest | 74°F(24°C) | 56°F(13°C) | 1.3 in(32 mm) | 66% | 3.2 |
| JunJune | 72°F(22°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 1.3 in(32 mm) | 58% | 3.0 |
| JulJuly | 71°F(22°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 1.6 in(41 mm) | 60% | 3.2 |
| AugAugust | 71°F(22°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 2.1 in(53 mm) | 64% | 3.9 |
| SepSeptember | 72°F(22°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 2.6 in(67 mm) | 71% | 4.8 |
| OctOctober | 73°F(23°C) | 58°F(14°C) | 3.8 in(97 mm) | 75% | 5.3 |
| NovNovember | 74°F(24°C) | 60°F(16°C) | 4.6 in(116 mm) | 79% | 6.0 |
| DecDecember | 77°F(25°C) | 64°F(18°C) | 3.7 in(93 mm) | 79% | 6.1 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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