Rhodes weather in December (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

How is December weather typically in Rhodes? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Rhodes usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is known for being in the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 23°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Rhodes in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March, April, May, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rhodes climate page with graphs.

 

Rhodes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 192 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Where to go in South Africa in December

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rhodes, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rhodes.

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