Eastern Cape, South Africa Weather
- Eastern Cape, South Africa Weather
- Current conditions
- Weather forecast
- Averages and extremes
- Yesterday's Data
- Temperature and possibility of rain in Eastern Cape over the next 12 hours
- Temperature and possibility of rain in Eastern Cape in the coming days
- Rainfall in Eastern Cape in the coming days
- Eastern Cape Weather Summary
- Weather averages by month
- Eastern Cape's weather
- Frequently asked questions
- Comments
Current conditions
Condition: Mainly Clear
Pressure: 812 hPa
Feel like: 7 °C
Temperature: 13°C
Cloud: 21%
Humidity: 27%
Wind: NW - 22 km/h
Visibility: 62.42 km
30 Day Averages and Extremes
- Average high 10.07°C
- Average low 1.67°C
- Hottest day 19°C (20 August 2026)
- Coldest day -2°C (28 July 2026)
- Average humidity 64.4%
- Days with precipitation 15 days
- Highest precipitation 84 mm (28 July 2026)
Yesterday's Data
- Max: 18°C
- Min: 6°C
- Total Precipitation: 0 mm
Temperature and possibility of rain in Eastern Cape over the next 12 hours
Temperature and possibility of rain in Eastern Cape in the coming days
Rainfall in Eastern Cape in the coming days
Eastern Cape Climate Summary
Eastern Cape features a Mid-latitude steppe (Köppen classification: BSk), with an average annual temperature of 17.38ºC (63.28ºF), which is about -3.84% lower than the national average for South Africa. Annually, the city experiences approximately 86.31 millimeters (3.4 inches) of rainfall, spread across 128.17 rainy days, accounting for 35.12% of the year.
| Longitude | -32.2968402 |
| Latitude | 26.419389 |
| Yearly high temperature | 21.78ºC (71.2ºF) |
| Yearly low temperature | 10.59ºC (51.06ºF) |
| Hottest month | October 21.72ºC (71.1ºF) |
| Coldest month | August 7.79ºC (46.02ºF) |
| Yearly precip | 86.31mm (3.4in) |
| Days with rainfall | 128.17 days (35.12%) |
| Driest month | June (54.3%) |
| Wettest month | February (80.59%) |
Weather averages by month
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25.15° / 14.27° | 17.09 days |
| February | 25.25° / 14.56° | 15.27 days |
| March | 24.35° / 13.5° | 15.64 days |
| April | 21.54° / 10.62° | 10.64 days |
| May | 20.52° / 9.46° | 5.45 days |
| June | 17.87° / 7.15° | 3.36 days |
| July | 17.83° / 6.99° | 5.09 days |
| August | 19.4° / 7.79° | 5.27 days |
| September | 21.62° / 9.28° | 7.27 days |
| October | 21.72° / 10.11° | 13.45 days |
| November | 22.27° / 10.48° | 12.55 days |
| December | 23.85° / 12.86° | 17.09 days |
Eastern Cape's weather
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the hottest month in Eastern Cape?
October has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 21.72ºC) and August are the coolest (daily mean of 7.79ºC).
2. What should I wear in Eastern Cape today?
For today's cold weather in Eastern Cape, with temperatures ranging from 6ºC to 9ºC (42.8ºF to 48.2ºF), you should wear:
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- Layered clothing (such as a thermal shirt under a sweater)
- Long pants (jeans or other thick materials)
- Scarf to protect the neck area
Temperature
Air quality
Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals
- CO2 442
- CO 132
- NH3 0
- NO2 6
- O3 60
- PM10 16
- PM25 14
- SO2 3
- CH4 1,306