worldweather18°Ccooler than usual
usually 19°C–23°C
cooler than 89% of similar days
night: near normal
rain: more rain than usual
wind: lighter than usual
Weather in East London - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for East London, South Africa: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in East London
today🌧️
18°💧 2.3 mm
Sun🌧️
17°💧 3.1 mm
Mon🌧️
20°💧 0.1 mm
Tue☀️
24°💧 0.5 mm
Wed🌤️
28°💧 1.9 mm
Thu☁️
22°💧 0.6 mm
Fri🌧️
20°💧 3.3 mm
Sat🌧️
16°💧 36.8 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Wednesday 9 Sept in East London, the forecast high is 28°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 19°C to 23°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 98% of similar days.
17°Cexceptionally cool
usually 19°C–23°C
cooler than 92% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: more rain than usual
wind: lighter than usual
20°Cnear normal
usually 19°C–23°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
24°Cexceptionally warm
usually 19°C–23°C
warmer than 92% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
28°Cexceptionally warm
usually 19°C–23°C
warmer than 98% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
22°Cwarmer than usual
usually 19°C–23°C
warmer than 74% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
20°Cnear normal
usually 19°C–23°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 21°C by day. The coolest year was 2024 (18°C) and the warmest was 1985 (23°C). The current forecast averages 22°C - higher than in 80% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - East London
East London 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
21°
around 18° at night · days with rain: 9
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
22°
around 13° at night · rain chance 29%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
22°
around 14° at night · rain chance 36%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for East London: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 21° by day and 18° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 22° in September, and about 22° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Day-by-day forecast for East London
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️20°light rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️24°clear sky
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌤️28°scattered clouds
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️22°broken clouds
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️20°light rain
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️16°moderate rain
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌤️23°scattered clouds
Wednesday16 September 2026
☁️20°broken clouds
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️19°moderate rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️21°clear sky
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️21°heavy rain
UV index in East London - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in East London is 5 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 45 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.
Sea temperature - East London
Water today
19°C
Week avg
18°C
Waves today
2 m
How's the water?
cold
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in East London
Air quality in East London is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³, PM10: 17 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| East London | 9.8 | 17 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).
East London weather through the year
Upcoming public holidays in South Africa: Heritage Day — 24 September · Day of Reconciliation — 16 December · Christmas Day — 25 December.
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FAQ - East London weather
What is the weather like in East London today?
Today it is about 18° during the day and 17° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for East London?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.