When to go · East London
East London in September
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm beaches); May–Aug for dry, mild driving weather). Across South Africa: Cape spring and flowers, whales in Walker Bay, Kruger at its driest. Heritage Day 24 Sep.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm beaches); May–Aug for dry, mild driving weather). Across South Africa: Cape spring and flowers, whales in Walker Bay, Kruger at its driest. Heritage Day 24 Sep.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated good. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside East London's best window: Oct–Apr (warm beaches); May–Aug for dry, mild driving weather.
- NovemberGreatInside East London's best window: Oct–Apr (warm beaches); May–Aug for dry, mild driving weather.
- DecemberGreatInside East London's best window: Oct–Apr (warm beaches); May–Aug for dry, mild driving weather.
- JanuaryGreatInside East London's best window: Oct–Apr (warm beaches); May–Aug for dry, mild driving weather.
Weather in September
- East LondonHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Medium
South Africa overall: Cape spring and flowers, whales in Walker Bay, Kruger at its driest. Heritage Day 24 Sep.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in East London, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Sep: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 6 (better)
Jan: 9
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 0
September: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm beaches); May–Aug for dry, mild driving weather). Across South Africa: Cape spring and flowers, whales in Walker Bay, Kruger at its driest. Heritage Day 24 Sep.
January: Inside East London's best window: Oct–Apr (warm beaches); May–Aug for dry, mild driving weather.
East London: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings