Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Western Cape, South Africa in December
Weather score91Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
6mm
Sun
11h
Weather score
91
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Western Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December30°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
December6mm average rain
December is close to Western Cape's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
December11 hours average sun
December is one of Western Cape's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December91 weather score
December is one of Western Cape's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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