East London Travel Guide

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Local name: Oos-Londen Established: 1847 (177 years ago)Area: 60.5 mi²Elevation: 348 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°59'7"S, 27°54'40"E
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Eastern CapeSouth Africa

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East London Top Attractions

East London Attractions - What to See and Explore

East London offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Hood Point Lighthouse, East London Museum, Arts Theatre of East London, Ann Bryant Art Gallery. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Day trips

East London – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of East London, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Amathole Museum (King William's Town), Bawa Falls (Butterworth), Amathole Mountains.

  • amathole museum king williams town31 milesW
  • bawa falls butterworth43 milesN
  • amathole mountains49 milesNW
  • kei mouth34 milesNE
  • cintsa16 milesNE

Best Time To Visit East London

Learn when is the best time to travel to East London weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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December is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January and November.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in January, February, March, April and December. While the coldest is in May, June, July, August and September.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June. Most of it rains in October and November.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in December, while the shortest in June.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in East London?

What is the best time to visit East London?

December is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January and November. The highest air temperature is in January, February, March, April and December. While the coldest is in May, June, July, August and September.

Where to next? Visit eastern cape Eastern Cape region page or discover the top tourist attractions in South Africa.