December verdict

Mossel Bay, 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 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Mossel Bay, South Africa, South Africa travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

27mm

Sun

8.8h

Sea

20°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 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.

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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.

December27mm average rain

December is close to Mossel Bay's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

December8.8 hours average sun

December is one of Mossel Bay'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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December20°C average sea

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

Warmest seaJanuary to March and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December69 weather score

December scores above Mossel Bay's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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