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Weather in East London for May 2026

Your guide to East London weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in East London at the beginning of May is 24.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 22.4 °C by the end of May.

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  • The climate of East London in May is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 41.1 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
23°/16°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
62 %
Avg humidity

East London Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
21°
2
Sunny
22°
3
Sunny
24°
4
Sunny
26°
5
Partly cloudy
25°
6
Sunny
25°
7
Sunny
27°
8
Light rain shower
21°
9
Sunny
26°
10
Partly cloudy
26°
11
Overcast
19°
12
Partly cloudy
20°
13
Light rain shower
21°
14
Overcast
26°
15
Sunny
23°
16
Partly cloudy
25°
17
Overcast
27°
18
Patchy rain possible
22°
19
Sunny
25°
20
Overcast
27°
21
Sunny
26°
22
Patchy rain possible
21°
23
Patchy rain possible
21°
24
Light rain shower
21°
25
Light rain shower
24°
26
Partly cloudy
20°
27
Sunny
21°
28
Sunny
25°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
23°
30
Sunny
25°
31
Cloudy
19°

Temperatures trend during May in East London

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in East London day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /16° 0.5 mm 6
2 May Sunny
Sunny
 22° /15° 0.1 mm 7
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 24° /16° 1.2 mm 7
4 May Sunny
Sunny
 26° /16° 0 mm 8
5 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 25° /16° 0.1 mm 8
6 May Sunny
Sunny
 25° /18° 0 mm 8
7 May Sunny
Sunny
 27° /19° 0.2 mm 8
8 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 21° /18° 1.2 mm 6
9 May Sunny
Sunny
 26° /17° 0 mm 8
10 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 26° /17° 0.1 mm 8
11 May Overcast
Overcast
 19° /14° 0.9 mm 5
12 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /12° 0 mm 7
13 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 21° /14° 1.6 mm 7
14 May Overcast
Overcast
 26° /16° 0.1 mm 8
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 23° /17° 0 mm 7
16 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 25° /16° 0 mm 8
17 May Overcast
Overcast
 27° /18° 0 mm 7
18 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /17° 0.2 mm 7
19 May Sunny
Sunny
 25° /17° 0.2 mm 7
20 May Overcast
Overcast
 27° /19° 0.6 mm 7
21 May Sunny
Sunny
 26° /16° 9.7 mm 7
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /17° 0.8 mm 6
23 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /15° 0.7 mm 6
24 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 21° /14° 6.9 mm 6
25 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 24° /16° 2.5 mm 7
26 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /15° 2 mm 7
27 May Sunny
Sunny
 21° /13° 1.3 mm 6
28 May Sunny
Sunny
 25° /14° 2 mm 7
29 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 23° /17° 3.5 mm 6
30 May Sunny
Sunny
 25° /17° 3.3 mm 7
31 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 19° /14° 1.6 mm 6
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for East London in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the East London forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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East London in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in East London during May?
During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 23° and lows near 16°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in East London during May?
In May, East London can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 41.1 mm across approximately 13 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
What are the typical wind conditions in East London during May?
The average wind speed in East London during May is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in East London

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UV exposure in East London during May

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