When is the best time to go to East London?

When is the best time to go to East London? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in East London
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April and December
  • The rainiest months are February, April, October and November
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December


Annual weather in East London

For full information about the climate and weather in East London a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 74°F/79°F
3.1in
February 74°F/79°F
4in
March 72°F/79°F
3in
April 68°F/76°F
3.3in
May 65°F/74°F
1.4in
June 61°F/72°F
1.7in
July 61°F/70°F
2in
August 61°F/70°F
1.8in
September 63°F/72°F
1.8in
October 67°F/72°F
3.8in
November 67°F/74°F
3.3in
December 70°F/76°F
2.6in


Weather and climate in East London

East London enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in East London is 74°F (ranging from 70°F in july to 79°F in february). Annual rainfall is 31.7in, with a minimum of 1.4in in may and a maximum of 4in in february.
  • From january to april the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 68°F and it rains in april about 3.3in.
  • In may the climate is perfect. The record temperature this month is 92°F.
  • Between the months of june and december the climate is good. In average, on the morning it is 72°F and it rains in december about 2.6in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in East London

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of East London: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in East London

Find out when East London has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in East London

  • Very low season in East London
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November.
  • Low season in East London
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January and August.
  • Peak season in East London
    The largest number of tourists visiting East London is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for East London month by month



Best time for low prices in East London

Average prices of hotels in East London month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in East London. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, December is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in East London

On average, it costs $ 30 per day to hire a car in East London. This price varies by $ 3.2 depending on the month. In august, hiring a car costs an average of $ 28 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 31.

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