Weather in East London in May
In an average May, East London sees a daily high around 24°C and a low around 11°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 24°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 11°C |
| Typical low range | 8°C to 15°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
36°C
2007-05-06
Lowest
11°C
2007-05-22
Low
Highest
22°C
1982-05-16
Lowest
3°C
1992-05-28
Feels-like
Highest
40°C
2014-05-03
Lowest
-1°C
2007-05-21
Humidity
Highest
15.5 g/m³
2026-05-05
Lowest
2.9 g/m³
1992-05-30
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
2026-05-07
Lowest
7 km/h
2010-05-21
Gust
Highest
97 km/h
2026-05-07
Lowest
17 km/h
2020-05-19
Precip
Wettest
147 mm
2023
Driest
3 mm
1982
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