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Weather in South Africa in december 2019
Below, check out the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in South Africa. These predictions are probabilities for the month of december from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in december in Cape Town
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 20°C
Clear/Sunny
71% of time
17%
6%
6%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 26°C
Clear/Sunny
77% of time
10%
10%
3%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 22°C
Clear/Sunny
78% of time
14%
4%
3%
Average weather in december in Durban
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 23°C
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
25%
25%
14%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 27°C
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
30%
17%
13%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 23°C
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
26%
13%
11%
Average weather in december in Johannesburg
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 22°C
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
22%
18%
7%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 28°C
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
36%
11%
10%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 24°C
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
38%
9%
8%
More information about the weather in Johannesburg in december
Average weather in december in Parc Kruger
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 25°C
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
23%
23%
15%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 32°C
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
25%
25%
6%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 27°C
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
23%
21%
10%
More information about the weather in Parc Kruger in december
Average weather in december in Pretoria
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 23°C
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
22%
19%
8%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 30°C
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
37%
10%
9%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 25°C
Moderate rain at times
41% of time
41%
8%
8%
Average weather in december in Hermanus
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 19°C
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
29%
15%
8%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 24°C
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
19%
14%
3%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 21°C
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
31%
8%
7%
Average weather in december in Kimberley
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 25°C
Clear/Sunny
81% of time
9%
7%
4%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 33°C
Clear/Sunny
79% of time
10%
7%
3%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 29°C
Clear/Sunny
74% of time
12%
8%
5%
Average weather in december in Knysna
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 20°C
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
26%
14%
6%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 25°C
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
19%
17%
6%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 21°C
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
28%
15%
9%
Average weather in december in Long Tom Pas
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 19°C
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
27%
22%
16%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 26°C
Moderate rain at times
48% of time
19%
18%
9%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 20°C
Moderate rain at times
49% of time
21%
12%
11%
More information about the weather in Long Tom Pas in december
Average weather in december in Nelspruit
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 22°C
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
21%
19%
15%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 29°C
Moderate rain at times
37% of time
32%
15%
11%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 23°C
Moderate rain at times
35% of time
21%
16%
14%
Average weather in december in Port Elizabeth (South Africa)
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 21°C
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
26%
21%
11%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 26°C
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
19%
18%
6%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 22°C
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
25%
17%
13%
More information about the weather in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in december
Average weather in december in Richards Bay
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 24°C
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
23%
22%
13%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 29°C
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
31%
17%
6%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 25°C
Moderate rain at times
25% of time
23%
21%
20%
More information about the weather in Richards Bay in december
Average weather in december in Sodwana Bay
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 24°C
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
25%
15%
15%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 28°C
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
26%
21%
7%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 25°C
Clear/Sunny
26% of time
23%
22%
17%
More information about the weather in Sodwana Bay in december
Average weather in december in Stellenbosch
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 19°C
Clear/Sunny
73% of time
16%
5%
4%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 28°C
Clear/Sunny
76% of time
11%
10%
3%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 22°C
Clear/Sunny
78% of time
13%
8%
2%
More information about the weather in Stellenbosch in december
Average weather in december in Aliwal North
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 17°C
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
14%
11%
4%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 28°C
Clear/Sunny
74% of time
10%
7%
6%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 27°C
Clear/Sunny
68% of time
11%
10%
6%
More information about the weather in Aliwal North in december
Average weather in december in Atlantis
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 18°C
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
22%
8%
5%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 26°C
Clear/Sunny
76% of time
11%
8%
5%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 23°C
Clear/Sunny
80% of time
12%
6%
3%
Average weather in december in Butterworth
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 16°C
Fog
32% of time
22%
20%
19%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 24°C
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
26%
15%
13%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 20°C
Moderate rain at times
39% of time
23%
17%
11%
More information about the weather in Butterworth in december
Average weather in december in Cradock
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 18°C
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
26%
9%
7%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 28°C
Clear/Sunny
77% of time
14%
8%
2%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 27°C
Clear/Sunny
73% of time
15%
9%
2%
Average weather in december in East London
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 20°C
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
23%
22%
12%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 26°C
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
25%
22%
8%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 23°C
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
23%
22%
16%
More information about the weather in East London in december
Average weather in december in Ermelo
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 16°C
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
27%
18%
17%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 27°C
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
31%
11%
9%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 24°C
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
30%
18%
10%
Weather details in december
It is in December that the influence of the geographical configuration on the climate is very accentuated since the weather throughout December in South Africa varies considerably from one place to another. Thus, the weather conditions on the west coast are excellent while on the eastern seaboard - they are characterized by the abundance of rain. Caution is recommended for all those who have to travel along the Long Tom Pas - due to the risk of stormy showers.
December in Johannesburg and Inland
Heat dominates the climate throughout December in South Africa, especially inland. Depending on the localities, the weather can be pleasant or just acceptable, depending on the intensity and frequency of showers. The Kruger Park and the town of Kimberley are welcoming, while in Johannesburg and its surroundings - the afternoons are rainy and can be stormy.
December on the East Coast
The climatic conditions of the South African coastline are reflected in the combination of heat and abundance of rain. Temperatures vary between 23° C and 29° C and create seemingly comfortable but potentially inconvenient values with a humid atmosphere. However, by targeting the rainy days, one can spend a pleasant stay.
December on the West Coast
If choosing to stay on the west coast, one will benefit from a weather in South Africa throughout December that is simply perfect. The temperatures are high enough to promote a comfortable feeling throughout the day, while with the relatively low rains and the sunny days compete magnificently one after the other.
December on the Southern Coast
The month of December is also a good time to travel to the south of the country. Most localities enjoy a pleasant warmth, both day and night. Since the rains boil down to a few rainy episodes, one can spend their days enjoying the sun and relaxing comfortably at night.
Where to go in South Africa in december?
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very badwarning in december the weather is not the same depending on the city and regions of the country.
On the month of december the weather is perfect in South Africa, but only in a few cities: in Stellenbosch, Hermanus and Cape Town. In these cities, the conditions are right to live fully your vacations: the sun is here, it rains very little and the humidity is endurable. It is therefore the ideal month to travel to these cities!
However, the weather is still good in Kimberley, Knysna, Parc Kruger, Sodwana Bay, Richards Bay and Port Elizabeth. In these areas, temperatures are pleasing and allow you enjoy the sun and sightseeing in good conditions.
If you do not go for the sun or the beach, but, for example to go sightseeing, the cities of Nelspruit, Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria have a just ok weather for that in december. Eventually, avoid going in Long Tom Pas in december because the climate is rather unfavorable.
Climate in South Africa in december
Climate in Cape Town in December
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Cape Town is 23°C (maximum temperature is 26°C and minimum temperature is 20°C). The climate quite enjoyable here in december. With 22mm over 3 days, the rain will not be a problem during your holidays.
With ideal weather conditions, december is a recommended month to go in that area in South Africa.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 23°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 26°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 20°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 18.2°C | ||
| Rainfall | 22mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||
| Humidity | 72% | ||
| Cloud cover | 16% | ||
| Length of day | 14:24 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
more information about the climate in Cape Town in December
Climate in Durban in December
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Durban is 24°C (maximum temperature is 28°C and minimum temperature is 20°C). The climate nice around this city in this month. With 155mm over 20 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your journey. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With proper weather, december is okay (but not good time) for traveling in Durban in South Africa.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 24°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 28°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 20°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 24.9°C | ||
| Rainfall | 155mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (64%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||
| Length of day | 14:04 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
more information about the climate in Durban in December
Climate in Johannesburg in December
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Johannesburg is 25°C (maximum temperature is 29°C and minimum temperature is 22°C). The climate quite nice here in december. With 170mm over 23 days, you will experience some showers throughout your trip. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With proper weather, the month of december is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in Johannesburg.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 25°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 29°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 22°C | ||
| Rainfall | 170mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 23 day(s) (75%) | ||
| Humidity | 70% | ||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||
| Length of day | 13:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
more information about the climate in Johannesburg in December
Climate in Parc Kruger in December
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Parc Kruger is 28°C (maximum temperature is 32°C and minimum temperature is 24°C). The climate is very warm there in this month. With 145mm over 16 days, you will experience some showers during your stay. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good weather, the month of december is an advisable month to go there.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 28°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 32°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 24°C | ||
| Rainfall | 145mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 13:36 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
more information about the climate in Parc Kruger in December
Climate in Pretoria in December
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Pretoria is 26°C (maximum temperature is 30°C and minimum temperature is 23°C). The climate quite good in this city in the month of december. With 167mm over 22 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With proper weather, the month of december is okay (but not good time) for traveling in that area in South Africa.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 26°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 30°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 23°C | ||
| Rainfall | 167mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 22 day(s) (70%) | ||
| Humidity | 69% | ||
| Cloud cover | 24% | ||
| Length of day | 13:44 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
more information about the climate in Pretoria in December
Weather data for South Africa in december:
Weather data for South Africa in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in South Africa. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in South Africa can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time of year to visit South Africa.
All cities in South Africa in december
| Cape Town in december | perfect weather |
| Durban in december | tolerable weather |
| Johannesburg in december | tolerable weather |
| Parc Kruger in december | good weather |
| Pretoria in december | tolerable weather |
| Hermanus in december | perfect weather |
| Kimberley in december | good weather |
| Knysna in december | perfect weather |
| Long Tom Pas in december | tolerable weather |
| Nelspruit in december | tolerable weather |
| Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in december | good weather |
| Richards Bay in december | good weather |
| Sodwana Bay in december | good weather |
| Stellenbosch in december | perfect weather |
| Aliwal North in december | good weather |
| Atlantis in december | perfect weather |
| Butterworth in december | tolerable weather |
| Cradock in december | perfect weather |
| East London in december | good weather |
| Ermelo in december | tolerable weather |