Calitzdorp weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

Is December a good time to explore Calitzdorp weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Calitzdorp is usually perfect in December, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 29°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 15°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Calitzdorp in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Typically around 5 days days of rainfall are expected.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Calitzdorp climate page with graphs.

 

Calitzdorp, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Where to go in South Africa in December

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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