Weather in East London in August
In an average August, East London sees a daily high around 20°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 20°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 16°C to 24°C |
| Average low | 14°C |
| Typical low range | 12°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
2016-08-28
Lowest
12°C
1992-08-10
Low
Highest
21°C
2025-08-04
Lowest
9°C
1981-08-31
Feels-like
Highest
33°C
2008-08-23
Lowest
4°C
1981-08-31
Humidity
Highest
14.8 g/m³
2025-08-29
Lowest
5.6 g/m³
2003-08-20
Wind
Highest
71 km/h
1991-08-03
Lowest
9 km/h
2007-08-30
Gust
Highest
130 km/h
1991-08-03
Lowest
17 km/h
1980-08-02
Precip
Wettest
170 mm
2006
Driest
2 mm
2024
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