Paarl weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

Looking to travel to Paarl in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Paarl, December is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Paarl in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 334 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Paarl, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 19%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 334 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in December

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Paarl in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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