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

How is the weather in East London in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In East London, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C.

East London in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

With around 221 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 83 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 221 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in South Africa in January

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in January 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 January?

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 in January.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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