Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa in December
Weather score65Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
43mm
Sun
11h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
65
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December24°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December43mm average rain
December is one of Cape Town's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December11 hours average sun
December is one of Cape Town's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December17°C average sea
December is one of Cape Town's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December65 weather score
December scores above Cape Town's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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