Monthly climate guide
East London weather in July
July in East London is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 20°C (69°F) and night-time lows near 15°C (59°F). The month usually brings about 52 mm of rain (some rain) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as June and about the same as August.
What stands out in July
- Just 440 km apart, but East London runs about 2°C warmer than Plettenberg Bay this month.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
- Seasonally, July counts as mid-winter in East London — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Only one month is cooler in East London than July.
July is typically East London's coolest month.
Avg high
20°C
69°F
Avg low
15°C
59°F
Rainfall
52 mm
some rain
Humidity
69%
relative
Sky
36%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
East London weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 76°F | 21°C / 70°F | 118 mm | 81% | 52% |
| February | 25°C / 77°F | 22°C / 71°F | 118 mm | 82% | 52% |
| March | 25°C / 76°F | 21°C / 70°F | 106 mm | 81% | 49% |
| April | 23°C / 74°F | 19°C / 66°F | 109 mm | 77% | 48% |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 18°C / 64°F | 41 mm | 74% | 45% |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 15°C / 60°F | 28 mm | 68% | 34% |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 15°C / 59°F | 52 mm | 69% | 36% |
| August | 20°C / 69°F | 15°C / 59°F | 36 mm | 72% | 41% |
| September | 21°C / 69°F | 16°C / 61°F | 52 mm | 75% | 44% |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 17°C / 63°F | 93 mm | 78% | 52% |
| November | 22°C / 71°F | 18°C / 65°F | 111 mm | 78% | 54% |
| December | 23°C / 74°F | 20°C / 68°F | 105 mm | 81% | 54% |
What to pack for July
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
- Sunglasses
Is July a good time to visit East London?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit East London →Other South Africa cities in July
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East London in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit East London?
July is a reasonable time for East London: highs around 20°C and about 52 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is East London in July?
Average highs are about 20°C (69°F) and average lows about 15°C (59°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in East London in July?
East London typically gets around 52 mm of rain in July — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around East London (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.