Strand weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Strand during December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Strand is usually perfect in December, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 24°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 16°C.

Precipitation

Strand in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. On average, there are about 6 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 334 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Strand, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 334 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (26 KM, 16 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.

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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 Strand, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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