Weather in December in Eastern Cape
Planning a getaway to Eastern Cape 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 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.For a closer look at conditions across Eastern Cape, refer to the map below.
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 more details on the yearly climate, visit our Eastern Cape climate page.
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Popular destinations
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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