Hermanus weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Hermanus during December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Hermanus during December is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 17°C.

Precipitation

Hermanus in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 6 days days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Hermanus. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hermanus, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 6 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?

For visitors traveling to Hermanus, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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