Amsterdam vs Cape Town in December

Cape Town is the better pick in December — 92 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Amsterdam is cold, rainy, clean air.

Amsterdam vs Cape TownDecember climate, side by side

AmsterdamCape Town
Comfort score52/100 (D)92/100 (S)
Feels-like high4°C24°C
Avg high / low7° / 4°24° / 16°
Rainfall81 mm20 mm
Rainy days163
Humidity87%68%
Air quality (AQI)3760

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

Amsterdam vs Cape Town in December — FAQ

Is December better in Amsterdam or Cape Town?
Cape Town is the better pick in December — 92 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Amsterdam is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam vs Cape Town in December?
In December, Amsterdam averages 7°C high / 4°C low with about 81 mm of rain; Cape Town averages 24°C high / 16°C low with about 20 mm.