Cape Town in December: weather, sea & travel advice
Cape Town in December is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 21 °C (mild), and the sea is about 17 °C. With about 5 rainy days it is dry.
Cape Town · DecemberPhoto: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 21 °C
- Night
- 17 °C
- Sea
- 17 °C
- Rainy days
- 5 rainy days
- Sun
- 11 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachLimited61/100
City breakExcellent94/100
ActiveExcellent91/100
FamilyLimited62/100
In favour
- Little rain (about 5 rainy days)
- Lots of sunshine (about 11 h/day)
To consider
- Sea still cool (17 °C)
All months at a glance
22J
22F
21M
19A
18M
16J
16J
16A
17S
18O
19N
21D
5J
4F
5M
8A
11M
13J
12J
11A
9S
7O
6N
5D
Similar destinations in December
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cape Town in December?
Daytime highs average around 21 °C, with nights around 17 °C.
Can you swim in Cape Town in December?
The sea is about 17 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in December?
On the long-term average, expect about 5 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.