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

What's the typical weather in East London for January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in East London during January to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C.

Precipitation

East London in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 221 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

East London, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 221 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in South Africa in January

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 23°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

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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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