Eastern Cape weather in November
November is a fair month to visit Eastern Cape: highs of 22°C (71°F) and about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (62°F) and cloud cover 54% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 19°C (66°F). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with October, it is warmer and about as wet; December brings highs of 23°C (74°F) and 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Gqeberha, the largest city in Eastern Cape. See below for other places.
Is November a good time to visit Eastern Cape?
fair month Weather score 82/100.
November is a fair month in Eastern Cape.
Does it rain a lot in Eastern Cape in November?
No, it is usually dry: about 42 mm (1.7 in) falls in an average November. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Eastern Cape in November?
Days average 22°C (71°F) and nights 17°C (62°F).
Eastern Cape weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (76°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 38 mm | 52% | 19°C (66°F) | fair |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 33 mm | 53% | 19°C (66°F) | fair |
| March | 24°C (75°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 50 mm | 48% | 19°C (66°F) | fair |
| April | 23°C (73°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm | 49% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 28 mm | 48% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| June | 20°C (67°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 23 mm | 43% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| July | 19°C (66°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm | 41% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| August | 19°C (66°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 45 mm | 42% | 18°C (65°F) | fair |
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 29 mm | 47% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| October | 21°C (69°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 43 mm | 53% | 17°C (63°F) | fair |
| November | 22°C (71°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 42 mm | 54% | 19°C (66°F) | fair |
| December | 23°C (74°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm | 52% | 21°C (69°F) | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Eastern Cape in November
Weather can differ a lot within Eastern Cape: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gqeberha | 22°C (71°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 42 mm | fair |
| East London | 22°C (72°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 126 mm | least pleasant |
| Kariega | 22°C (71°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 42 mm | fair |
| Mdantsane | 24°C (76°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 127 mm | least pleasant |
| Mthatha | 25°C (77°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 133 mm | least pleasant |
| Motherwell | 22°C (71°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 42 mm | fair |
| Bhisho | 24°C (76°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 127 mm | least pleasant |
| Queenstown | 27°C (80°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm | fair |
| Qonce | 24°C (76°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 127 mm | least pleasant |
| Grahamstown | 25°C (76°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 61 mm | fair |
| Graaff Reinet | 29°C (84°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 38 mm | fair |
| Fort Beaufort | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm | least pleasant |