Almaty vs Cape Town in December

Cape Town is the better pick in December — 92 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Almaty is freezing, dry, reliable snow.

Almaty vs Cape TownDecember climate, side by side

AlmatyCape Town
Comfort score42/100 (F)92/100 (S)
Feels-like high-3°C24°C
Avg high / low1° / -8°24° / 16°
Rainfall29 mm20 mm
Rainy days73
Humidity61%68%
Air quality (AQI)8860

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Almaty vs Cape Town in December — FAQ

Is December better in Almaty or Cape Town?
Cape Town is the better pick in December — 92 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Almaty is freezing, dry, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Almaty vs Cape Town in December?
In December, Almaty averages 1°C high / -8°C low with about 29 mm of rain; Cape Town averages 24°C high / 16°C low with about 20 mm.