Cape Town in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cape Town in december 2024
The weather in Cape Town in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
68°F
Clear/Sunny
66% of time
18%
8%
6%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
73% of time
12%
10%
5%
Weather at 6pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
77% of time
17%
4%
3%
Weather at 3am
63°F
63%
19%
9%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cape Town in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cape Town in december.
The climate of Cape Town in december is perfect
The weather in december in Cape Town is dry ; it does not rain often (1.1in of rainfall over 2 days).
The climate comfortable in that area the month of december. Temperatures are up to 77°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 68°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Cape Town is 74°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cape Town in the month of december with a maximum record of 97°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 56°F in 2011.
On this month of december, day length in Cape Town is generally 14:24. Sunrise is at 05:30 and sets at 19:54.
With ideal weather conditions, december is advisable to go in Cape Town in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cape Town in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 56°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 70% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.81km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 19% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:30 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:54 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:24 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cape Town in december 2023:
59°F to 76°F
58°F to 70°F
56°F to 70°F
56°F to 70°F
59°F to 76°F
58°F to 85°F
65°F to 83°F
61°F to 72°F
59°F to 70°F
54°F to 77°F
58°F to 76°F
61°F to 67°F
54°F to 74°F
59°F to 70°F
54°F to 76°F
56°F to 76°F
56°F to 72°F
58°F to 72°F
54°F to 77°F
58°F to 72°F
56°F to 79°F
63°F to 77°F
65°F to 76°F
61°F to 79°F
61°F to 74°F
58°F to 79°F
56°F to 85°F
63°F to 85°F
65°F to 85°F
68°F to 79°F
67°F to 76°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in december
Cities near Cape Town:
| Table Mountain National Park in december | perfect weather |
| Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in december | perfect weather |
| Atlantis in december | perfect weather |
| Stellenbosch in december | perfect weather |
| Cape of Good Hope in december | perfect weather |
| Paarl in december | perfect weather |
| Hermanus in december | perfect weather |
| Worcester in december | perfect weather |
| Saldanha in december | perfect weather |
| Gansbaai in december | perfect weather |
| Pearly Beach in december | perfect weather |
| Agulhas National Park in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Cape Town
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Weather data for Cape Town in december:
Weather data for Cape Town for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cape Town. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cape Town can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cape Town.