Weather in December in Eastern Cape
Planning a journey to Eastern Cape this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Eastern Cape in December?
Eastern Cape is a region in South Africa. The weather in Eastern Cape in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Port Nolloth at 22°C to very warm in Kruger National Park at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Kruger National Park and 16°C in Port Nolloth.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Port Nolloth with an average of 4.7 mm to heavy rainfall in Maclear with 204 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Gqeberha enjoys approximately 279 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Eastern Cape for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Eastern Cape climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Eastern Cape?
Gqeberha
In December Gqeberha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jeffreys Bay
In December Jeffreys Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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East London
In December East London generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Port Alfred
In December Port Alfred generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Addo
In December Addo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Eastern Cape, in South Africa.
Is December the best time to visit Eastern Cape?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Eastern Cape with overall perfect weather in Gqeberha.
Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Gqeberha.
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