Lakeside weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

What weather conditions can you expect in Lakeside this December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Lakeside is usually perfect in December, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 22°C. At night, it falls to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Lakeside in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Expect around 6 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 334 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Lakeside, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 334 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (18 KM, 11 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 Lakeside, 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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