Swellendam weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

Will it be warm or cold in Swellendam this December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Swellendam during December, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Swellendam in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

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

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

 

Swellendam, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

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

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 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.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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