Cederberg region Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Cederberg region, South Africa in December.

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Clanwilliam Citrusdal

Planning a getaway to the Cederberg region, South Africa this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Cederberg region in December

The Cederberg region, South Africa is a region in South Africa. December in the Cederberg region generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Clanwilliam. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in the Cederberg region, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Clanwilliam with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to low rainfall in Citrusdal with 18 mm (0.7 in).

Explore the Cederberg region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cederberg region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Clanwilliam)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March30°C (86°F) April27°C (81°F) May23°C (73°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September22°C (72°F) October26°C (79°F) November28°C (82°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Cederberg region in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Cederberg region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Cederberg region

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Cederberg region, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Cederberg region (December)

Precipitation variation in the Cederberg region (December)

Clanwilliam

In December Clanwilliam generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Clanwilliam →

Citrusdal

In December Citrusdal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Citrusdal →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Cederberg region, in South Africa.

In our records: South Africa December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in South Africa in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest December day in South Africa reached 44°C (111°F) in Kruger National Park on December 13, 2024.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cederberg region in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Clanwilliam 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Citrusdal 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

The Cederberg region weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cederberg region, South Africa in December?

Expect pleasant weather across the Cederberg region, South Africa in December. The popular destination of Clanwilliam averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Cederberg region, South Africa in December?

Clanwilliam averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does the Cederberg region, South Africa get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Cederberg region, South Africa during December, with Clanwilliam averaging close to 13 mm (0.5 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Cederberg region, South Africa?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Cederberg region, South Africa due to the typically perfect weather in Clanwilliam.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Clanwilliam.

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