South Africa weather in December
What is the weather like in South Africa in December?
The weather conditions in South Africa in December vary from tolerable to perfect depending on the destination.
During December in South Africa, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Agulhas with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Upington with 35°C (94°F).
Precipitation in December varies from almost none in Port Nolloth with an average of 2.7mm (0.1 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Ermelo with 175mm (6.9 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of South Africa, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in South Africa
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Average weather in Cape Town
In December Cape Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (56°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Johannesburg
In December Johannesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Durban
In December Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Knysna
In December Knysna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (74°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Stellenbosch
In December Stellenbosch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to go to South Africa?
In our opinion December is one of the best times to visit South Africa with commonly perfect weather in Cape Town.
On average the best time to visit South Africa is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cape Town.
The worst months are June, July and August that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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