Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Eastern Cape, South Africa in December
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
68mm
Sun
8.4h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 22°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Eastern Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December27°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
December68mm average rain
December is wetter than Eastern Cape's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December8.4 hours average sun
December is one of Eastern Cape's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December22°C average sea
December is close to Eastern Cape's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December69 weather score
December scores above Eastern Cape's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.