The weather in December in South Africa
It's warm in December in South Africa 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 South Africa. 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 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, South Africa 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.
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 South Africa
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in South Africa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| South Africa | 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 South Africa 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 South Africa 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.
Check out the climate of South Africa for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in South Africa is based on weather data from Cape Town. Other places, like Krugerpark, Johannesburg or Stellenbosch, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in South Africa to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in 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 South Africa
Temperature in December in South Africa over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in 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 South Africa
Total precipitation in December in South Africa over the years
Daily UV index in December in South Africa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in South Africa, 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.
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Average weather in South Africa by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Africa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.