South AfricaThe weather in December in Cape Town
It's warm in December in Cape Town with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 18°C.
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Cape Town. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Cape Town, South Africa. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2015, Cape Town reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Cape Town is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 23 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Cape Town
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cape Town. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Cape Town | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 26°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 15°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 23 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 5 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Cape Town with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 17°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 26°C, with nights around 17°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Cape Town is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Cape Town, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Cape Town
Temperature in December in Cape Town over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Cape Town, South Africa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Cape Town
Total precipitation in December in Cape Town over the years
Daily UV index in December in Cape Town
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Cape Town, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in December in Cape Town
The weather in December in Cape Town is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Cape Town? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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There were many sunny days with occasional rain. The excellent temperature of about 25 degrees is ideal for outdoor activities and sunbathing. Sometimes it is too windy.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Cape Town by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cape Town. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.