Eastern Cape, South Africa
East London cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in East London in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 78°Fwarmest average high (March)
- 69°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 12%fewest rain days (August)
- 44%most rain days (December)
Weather in East London right now
Weather in East London by month
Average highs run from 69°F (21°C) in July to 78°F (26°C) in March. Rain falls on the fewest days in August and the most in December. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78 / 67°F25 / 20°C | 41% | 15 mph25 km/h | 65°F18°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| February | 78 / 68°F26 / 20°C | 31% | 16 mph25 km/h | 65°F18°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| March | 78 / 67°F26 / 19°C | 36% | 15 mph25 km/h | 65°F19°C | 7 ft (2.2 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| April | 74 / 62°F23 / 17°C | 38% | 14 mph23 km/h | 67°F19°C | 8 ft (2.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| May | 73 / 58°F23 / 14°C | 16% | 12 mph20 km/h | 69°F21°C | 8 ft (2.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| June | 69 / 54°F21 / 12°C | 15% | 13 mph22 km/h | 67°F20°C | 9 ft (2.7 m)Rough; rougher days up to 12 ft |
| July | 69 / 53°F21 / 12°C | 16% | 14 mph22 km/h | 67°F19°C | 8 ft (2.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 12 ft |
| August | 71 / 54°F22 / 12°C | 12% | 15 mph24 km/h | 66°F19°C | 9 ft (2.6 m)Rough; rougher days up to 13 ft |
| September | 70 / 56°F21 / 13°C | 31% | 15 mph24 km/h | 65°F19°C | 8 ft (2.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 12 ft |
| October | 71 / 59°F22 / 15°C | 40% | 17 mph27 km/h | 64°F18°C | 8 ft (2.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| November | 73 / 62°F23 / 16°C | 44% | 16 mph26 km/h | 66°F19°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| December | 75 / 65°F24 / 18°C | 44% | 16 mph26 km/h | 67°F20°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in East London
6 ships from 5 cruise lines are scheduled here, 6 visits in total. The next 6:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 132026 | Silver MuseSilversea Cruises | Calls | 22 nights from Cape Town |
| Sat, Nov 212026 | Europa 2Hapag Lloyd | Calls | 16 nights from Cape Town |
| Wed, Jan 202027 | AmeraPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 143 nights from Hamburg |
| Fri, Jan 292027 | AIDAsolAIDA Cruises | Calls | 126 nights from Hamburg |
| Sat, Apr 102027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
| Tue, Apr 132027 | ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 149 nights from Savona |
Ships that visit East London
- AIDAsolAIDA Cruises
- Europa 2Hapag Lloyd
- AmeraPhoenix Reisen
- ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen
- Silver MuseSilversea Cruises
- Viking SkyViking
Nearby cruise ports
- Port ElizabethEastern Cape, South Africa
- DurbanKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Mossel BaySouth Africa
- Richards BaySouth Africa
- Cape TownWestern Cape, South Africa
- MaputoCidade de Maputo, Mozambique
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.