Weather in December in The Garden Route
Planning a journey to the Garden Route 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 the Garden Route in December?
The Garden Route is a region in South Africa. December in the Garden Route generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C and nighttime temperatures around 17°C in Knysna.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mossel Bay with an average of 40 mm to moderate rainfall in Wilderness with 52 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Knysna enjoys approximately 345 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at December's conditions in the Garden Route, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Garden Route's yearly weather, check out our the Garden Route climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Garden Route?
Knysna
In December Knysna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Plettenberg Bay
In December Plettenberg Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Wilderness
In December Wilderness generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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George
In December George generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mossel Bay
In December Mossel Bay 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Garden Route, in South Africa.
Is December the best time to visit the Garden Route?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to the Garden Route. Typically, the climate in Knysna is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Knysna.
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