East London in December

7.4out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

23°CAvg high
19°CAvg low
13Rainy days (83 mm)
14:10 hDaylight
04:59Sunrise · 19:10 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

24° 21° J 25° 21° F 24° 20° M 23° 18° A 22° 17° M 21° 15° J 20° 14° J 20° 14° A 20° 15° S 21° 16° O 22° 18° N 23° 19° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 24°C21°C81 mm 12– – 7.5
February 25°C21°C84 mm 11– – 7.6
March 24°C20°C90 mm 12– – 7.4
April 23°C18°C84 mm 9– – 7.8
May 22°C17°C34 mm 6– – 8.3
June 21°C15°C34 mm 4– – 8.3
July 20°C14°C38 mm 5– – 8.1
August 20°C14°C47 mm 7– – 7.8
September 20°C15°C57 mm 8– – 7.7
October 21°C16°C77 mm 11– – 7.3
November 22°C18°C83 mm 11– – 7.5
December 23°C19°C83 mm 13– – 7.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is East London in December?

Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 19°C.

When is the best time to visit East London?

The best months are May, June, July, April.