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Weather in East London, South Africa 🇿🇦

Current Weather in East London

Patchy rain nearby
17°C
Feels like 11°C. Patchy rain nearby.
🌬️ 28 km/h SSE
💧 57% Humidity
🧭 1030 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 3.4
🌡️ Dew Point: 8°C
🌅 Sunrise: 06:21 AM
🌇 Sunset: 05:52 PM
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In East London right now it is 17°C and patchy rain nearby, feeling like 11°C. The air is at 57% humidity and winds are about 28 km/h, and the UV index is 3 (moderate). In the days ahead, expect temperatures in East London from about 15°C to 18°C.

Hourly Forecast for East London

14:00
Cloudy
16°
10%
15:00
Partly Cloudy
16°
5%
16:00
Partly Cloudy
17°
7%
17:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
15%
18:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
17%
19:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
19%
20:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
19%
21:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
18%
22:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
18%
23:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
12%
00:00
Patchy rain nearby
15°
15%
01:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
20%
02:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
18%
03:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
17%
04:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
19%
05:00
Light rain shower
16°
31%
06:00
Light rain shower
16°
37%
07:00
Light rain shower
16°
42%
08:00
Light rain shower
16°
39%
09:00
Light rain shower
16°
44%
10:00
Light rain shower
16°
47%
11:00
Light rain shower
16°
44%
12:00
Light rain shower
16°
40%
13:00
Patchy rain nearby
17°
33%

14-Day Forecast for East London

Fri, Sep 04
Light rain shower Light rain shower
18° / 16°
Sat, Sep 05
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
17° / 15°
Sun, Sep 06
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
18° / 16°
Mon, Sep 07
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
21° / 18°
Tue, Sep 08
Sunny Sunny
23° / 18°
Wed, Sep 09
Sunny Sunny
28° / 21°
Thu, Sep 10
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
20° / 18°
Fri, Sep 11
Light rain shower Light rain shower
18° / 16°
Sat, Sep 12
Light rain shower Light rain shower
16° / 16°
Sun, Sep 13
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
18° / 16°
Mon, Sep 14
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
20° / 17°
Tue, Sep 15
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
22° / 19°
Wed, Sep 16
Sunny Sunny
21° / 19°
Thu, Sep 17
Sunny Sunny
21° / 19°

Additional Forecasts for East London

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 71.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 68.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 0.3 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 0.5 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 15.1 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 26.0 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in East London Today

The most comfortable window in East London today looks like 14:00 to 17:00, when it is around 17°C. It should stay dry through that window. No significant rain is expected in the next several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in East London

What is the temperature in East London right now?

East London is sitting at 17°C (62°F) right now, patchy rain nearby (feels like 11°C).

What's the weather like in East London right now?

Current weather in East London: Patchy rain nearby, humidity 57%, wind 28 km/h SSE.

What is today's forecast for East London?

Today in East London: high 18°C, low 16°C, light rain shower. Chance of rain: 73%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for East London?

Daily highs and lows for East London:

  • 2026-09-04: 18°C / 16°C
  • 2026-09-05: 17°C / 15°C
  • 2026-09-06: 18°C / 16°C
  • 2026-09-07: 21°C / 18°C
  • 2026-09-08: 23°C / 18°C
  • 2026-09-09: 28°C / 21°C
  • 2026-09-10: 20°C / 18°C
Is it going to rain in East London today?

There is a 73% chance of rain in East London today. Total expected precipitation: 4.57 mm.

What is the wind speed in East London right now?

Wind in East London is currently 28 km/h (17 mph) from the SSE.

What is the UV index in East London right now?

The UV index in East London is currently 3.4 (moderate). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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