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

Will it be warm or cold in Mossel Bay this December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Mossel Bay during December is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Precipitation

Mossel Bay in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 237 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 Mossel Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Mossel Bay, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 237 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (36 KM, 22 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 Mossel 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. 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

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 Mossel Bay.

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