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The Crags Weather in December

December in The Crags brings high temperatures, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and nights dropping to 16°C (61°F). With perfect weather conditions overall, it's a good time to visit.

Rainfall in The Crags in December

Records from the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of rain, with 55 mm (2.2 in) average for the month. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in The Crags in December

Weather in The Crags is at its perfect in December. Highs reach 23°C (73°F), while nights settle around 16°C (61°F). This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights. At 16°C (61°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.

Sunshine in The Crags in December

There are approximately 345 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a good time to visit The Crags.

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The Crags Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C (73°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm (2.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 345 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Knysna, South Africa (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Best Places in South Africa in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in The Crags in December

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in December. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in The Crags in December

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
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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