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Cape Town Weather December

Cape Town is situated in Mediterranean climate zone that typically has warm or hot summer with mild rains and soft but rainy winter.
To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Cape Town in December.
![]() | average daily high | +24.9°C |
![]() | average daily low | +14.9°C |
![]() | sea temperature | +18°C |
![]() | daytime | 14.9 h |
![]() | sunny / overcast hours | 10.8 / 4.1 |
![]() | average monthly precipitation | 17 mm |
The best weather conditions for the beach leisure in Cape Town are typically January, February. Best season with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December.
Temperature in Cape Town
In December the average daily maximum in Cape Town is +24.9°C, and the minimum +14.9°C.
The hottest December day on record is +41.4°C, and the coldest +6.2°C.
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Daylight hours
There are 14.9 hours of daylight in Cape Town in December. Out of these, on average 10.8 are sunny, which means there is quite a lot of sun.
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Sea temperature
The average monthly temperature in the Atlantic Ocean on the beaches of Cape Town in December is +18°C.
The water is considered very cool, but some hardy people might bathe in it for 10-15 minutes.
Precipitation
The amount of precipitation in Cape Town in December is usually 17 mm, a negligible amount.