St James weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

Will it be rainy or sunny in St James this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in St James during December is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 21°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 17°C.

Precipitation

St James in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 334 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with 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 St James climate page with graphs.

 

St James, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 334 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (21 KM, 13 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

Temperatures

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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 St James, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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