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

What can you expect from the weather in Plettenberg Bay during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Plettenberg Bay, December is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Plettenberg Bay in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 345 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Plettenberg Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Plettenberg Bay, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 345 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Knysna, South Africa (29 KM, 18 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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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 Plettenberg Bay in December?

For visitors traveling to Plettenberg 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 in December.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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