Best time to visit South Africa in December
December is a less ideal time to visit South Africa — the country-average travel-comfort score is 80.5/100. The best months are September, March, May.
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Weather in South Africa in December
Typical weather across South Africa in December: average high 25.7°C, low 16.8°C, about 98.6 mm of rain, and 11.1 hours of sunshine per day. Among South Africa's cities, Cape Town has the best weather in December (score 93/100, December climate details).
| Metric | South Africa avg | Best city (Cape Town) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 80.5 | 93 |
| High / Low | 25.7° / 16.8° | 23.6° / 16° |
| Precipitation | 98.6 mm | 157.1 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11.1 | 13 |
Is December recommended?
December is not the best month to visit South Africa. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for South Africa.
When to visit South Africa in other months
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