Sunset Beach weather in December (South Africa)

How is the weather in Sunset Beach in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Sunset Beach the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°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.

Sunset Beach in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 334 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sunset Beach, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 334 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in December

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in December and which places have the best weather 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 Sunset Beach in December?

For visitors traveling to Sunset Beach, 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 in December.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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