When to go · East London
East London in May
Great month. Inside East London's best window: Oct–Apr (warm beaches); May–Aug for dry, mild driving weather.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 23°C73°F / 13°C55°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Low
- South Africa overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for East London
Inside East London's best window: Oct–Apr (warm beaches); May–Aug for dry, mild driving weather.
Weather in May
- East LondonHighs around 23 °C, lows around 13 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 73 °F, lows around 55 °F, rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Low
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Low
South Africa overall: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.