Cape Town vs Durban in December

Cape Town is the better pick in December — 91 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Durban is hot, rainy, clean air.

Cape Town vs Durban — December climate, side by side

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇿🇦 Durban
Comfort score91/100 (S)83/100 (A)
Feels-like high27°C30°C
Avg high / low26° / 16°28° / 20°
Rainfall17 mm116 mm
Rainy days416
Humidity68%80%
Air quality (AQI)6047

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

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Cape Town vs Durban in December — FAQ

Is December better in Cape Town or Durban?
Cape Town is the better pick in December — 91 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Durban is hot, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Durban in December?
In December, Cape Town averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Durban averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 116 mm.