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

Curious about the December weather in East London? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In East London the weather in December is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 19°C.

East London in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 240 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 240 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54%  

Where to go in South Africa in December

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

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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 East London in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in East London.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.