East London weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was drizzle and 21°C (70°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM, 1 AM, 7 PM (9.3 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 39%
- Rain
- 0.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM, 1 AM, 7 PM (9.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Nov–Feb
About East London weather
Is it raining in East London right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM, 1 AM, 7 PM (9.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in East London this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–26° and lows of 15–19°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in East London lately?
In the past 7 days, East London had 3 rainy days and 59.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for East London?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
East London weather by month
When is the best time to visit East London?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit East London is May–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (69°F) in August to 25°C (77°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in East London?
January is the wettest month, with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 28 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in East London?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (69°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F).
Does East London have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 136 mm (5.4 in).
How warm is the sea in East London?
The sea is warmest in December at about 20°C (68°F) and coolest in January at about 18°C (64°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months