Temperature in Eastern Cape in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Eastern Cape, South Africa this December.

Eastern Cape, South Africa, a region in South Africa, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 22°C (72°F) in Port Nolloth to 33°C (91°F) in Kruger National Park. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Kruger National Park and 16°C (61°F) in Port Nolloth.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Eastern Cape, South Africa in December?

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in Eastern Cape on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Cape in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Eastern Cape temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Eastern Cape, South Africa in December?

Daytime temperatures in Gqeberha typically peak at 23°C (73°F) in December, putting it in the high range.

How cold does it get at night in Eastern Cape, South Africa in December?

Average overnight lows in Eastern Cape, South Africa during December sit near 18°C (64°F) in Gqeberha.

What is the warmest city in December in Eastern Cape, South Africa?

Kruger National Park tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 23°C (73°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Eastern Cape, South Africa?

When looking through our records, we find that Port Nolloth stands out as the coolest city in Eastern Cape, South Africa for the month of December. Daytime highs average 22°C (72°F) and it cools down to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

How much sun does Eastern Cape, South Africa get in December?

Gqeberha enjoys close to 279 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 22°C (72°F) in East London this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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