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

Will it be rainy or sunny in East London this October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During October, East London experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 22°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 16°C.

Precipitation

East London in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 209 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have 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 October

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 209 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in South Africa in October

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 21°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.

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.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.