Hout Bay weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

How's the weather trend in Hout Bay as December approaches? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Hout Bay is usually perfect in December, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 21°C. At night, they generally drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

Hout Bay in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 6 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 334 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Hout Bay, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 334 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (24 KM, 14 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

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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 Hout Bay, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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