East London weather in December (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Interested in knowing the climate of East London in December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The weather in East London is usually perfect in December, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 25°C. At night, it falls to around 19°C.

Precipitation

East London in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 240 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized East London climate page with graphs.

 

East London, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 240 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 54%  

Where to go in South Africa in December

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to East London, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in East London.

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