Wild Coast Weather in December

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

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Port Saint Johnʼs Coffee Bay

Considering a trip to the Wild Coast, South Africa this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Wild Coast in December

The Wild Coast, South Africa is a region in South Africa. December in the Wild Coast generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Port Saint Johnʼs.

To explore the conditions in the Wild Coast, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Coffee Bay with an average of 119 mm (4.7 in) to high rainfall in Port Saint Johnʼs with 127 mm (5 in).

Explore the Wild Coast by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Wild Coast — and find the best time to visit. (based on Port Saint Johnʼs)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April25°C (77°F) May24°C (75°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Wild Coast in December

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

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 Wild Coast

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

Temperature range in the Wild Coast (December)

Precipitation variation in the Wild Coast (December)

Port Saint Johnʼs

In December Port Saint Johnʼs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
127 mm (5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Port Saint Johnʼs →

Coffee Bay

In December Coffee Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Coffee Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Wild Coast, 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 Wild Coast in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Port Saint Johnʼs 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Coffee Bay 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)

The Wild Coast weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Wild Coast, South Africa in December?

December in the Wild Coast, South Africa brings pleasant weather. In Port Saint Johnʼs, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in the Wild Coast, South Africa in December?

Port Saint Johnʼs averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does the Wild Coast, South Africa get a lot of rain in December?

the Wild Coast, South Africa sees substantial rainfall in December. Port Saint Johnʼs typically averages about 127 mm (5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Wild Coast, South Africa?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Wild Coast, South Africa with often pleasant weather in Port Saint Johnʼs.

On average, the best time to visit the Wild Coast, South Africa is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Port Saint Johnʼs.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Wild Coast.

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