Ruiterbos weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

Thinking of visiting Ruiterbos in December? Check the weather first! Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Ruiterbos is usually perfect in December, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 26°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Ruiterbos in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 237 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ruiterbos, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 237 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (37 KM, 23 Miles).

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

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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