South Africa · 1991–2020 normal

East London in
December.

Typical December weather in East London: 20.5°C by day, 13.2°C at night, 189 mm of rain over 14.8 wet days. These are measured 1991–2020 station normals, not a forecast.

Typical high20.5°C
Typical low13.2°C
Rain189 mm
Wet days14.8

In the year-round weather comparison, December scores 53 out of 100 (February leads the year at 69). Daylight is calculated as 14 h 19 from latitude -33.02°. Open-water sea temperature is 23.1°C (13 km from the place centre).

December at a glance

What is East London like in December?

Plain answers from the measured climate record—not a forecast or a promise about a particular trip.

Is East London hot in December?

Days are typically mild at 20.5°C, while nights average 13.2°C.

Does it rain much?

The measured monthly average is 189 mm across about 15 wet days.

How much daylight is there?

There are about 14 h 19 between sunrise and sunset at mid-month, calculated from the place latitude.

Is December a good time to visit?

December ranks 3 of 12 in our weather comparison; February ranks first.

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Warm sea in December

The nearest open-water NOAA OISST 1991–2020 cell averages 23.1°C in December. A sheltered bay can run warmer than that open-water cell.

The evidence behind this page

One month,
from the same station.

Place identity
GeoNames 1006984
NOAA station
SF000068858 · EAST LONDON
Station distance
7.6 km from the place centre
Coverage
Strong coverage · 28 usable years
Important limit
Historical climate is not a forecast. Nearby stations can miss mountains, coasts, and local microclimates.

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