South Africa (Cape Town) · December
Best travel monthTravel seasonSouth Africa · Africa
Max Temp
25.2°C
Min Temp
16.2°C
Sunshine
10.1 h/day
Rain Days
1 days
Water Temp
15°C
Rainfall
14.1 mm
Humidity
66%
Avg Temp
20.5°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
December is one of the best months to visit South Africa (Cape Town) — with 10 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 25°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 25°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 21°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, December is one of the sunniest months — 14 mm of rain over 1 days. At 15°C, the water is still quite cool in December — a wetsuit may be useful.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Kapstädter Hochsommer: Table Mountain morgens klar, nachmittags zieht das Tischtuch aus Wolken auf. Boulders Beach mit den Pinguinen in voller Besetzung, die Winelands um Stellenbosch im besten Licht. Kaapse Klopse am 2. Januar bringt Farbe in die Straßen.
Packing list for South Africa (Cape Town) in December
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit South Africa (Cape Town)?
- Yes — December is one of the best months to visit South Africa (Cape Town) (Climate Score: 89/100). Pleasant temperatures (25°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in South Africa (Cape Town) in December?
- In December, South Africa (Cape Town) sees daily highs of 25°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 21°C.
- How much rain falls in South Africa (Cape Town) in December?
- In December, South Africa (Cape Town) receives an average of 14 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does South Africa (Cape Town) get in December?
- South Africa (Cape Town) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in December — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in South Africa (Cape Town) in December?
- Water temperature in South Africa (Cape Town) in December averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
