Climate Insights for East London

The climate in East London is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 339mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. East London is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, September, October. The coldest months are December, October, November, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Snowfall occurs from October to December, with around 58cm accumulating over the season.

East London sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 11°C. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 5°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

East London is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 339mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 27mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from October to December, with around 58cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

East London is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 2km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in East London, which began on June 21, 2026. East London is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -1°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for East London based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.