December verdict

Gansbaai, South Africa in December

Weather score69Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

23mm

Sun

9.4h

Sea

19°C

Weather score

69

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Gansbaai, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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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.

December23mm average rain

December is one of Gansbaai's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December9.4 hours average sun

December is one of Gansbaai'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

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December19°C average sea

December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJanuary to February and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December69 weather score

December scores above Gansbaai'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.

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