East London Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa is 24°C (75°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how East London compares to cities worldwide.

With little seasonal fluctuation, East London offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in February and a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in August. At night, lows range from 21°C (70°F) to 13°C (55°F) throughout the year.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in East London by month:

Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. February, the city's warmest month, sees 192 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

East London's average annual maximum temperature is 24°C (75°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.

On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.

Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters, and seasons reversed compared to Europe.

Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In East London, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and humidity around 71%, considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 82% humidity, conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on East London's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our East London climate page.