Simonʼs Town weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the December weather in Simonʼs Town? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Simonʼs Town the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.

Simonʼs Town in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 334 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Simonʼs Town. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Simonʼs Town, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 334 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (28 KM, 17 Miles).

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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 Simonʼs Town in December?

For visitors traveling to Simonʼs Town, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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