Goukamma weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Goukamma in December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Goukamma during December, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 17°C.

Precipitation

Goukamma in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With around 345 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Goukamma, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 345 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Knysna, South Africa (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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?

For visitors traveling to Goukamma, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Goukamma.

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