SeasonMapCape Town vs Johannesburg in December
Cape Town is the better pick in December — 91 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Johannesburg is hot, rainy.
Cape Town vs Johannesburg — December climate, side by side
| Cape Town | Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 91/100 (S) | 80/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 27°C | 29°C |
| Avg high / low | 26° / 16° | 29° / 15° |
| Rainfall | 17 mm | 138 mm |
| Rainy days | 4 | 19 |
| Humidity | 68% | 68% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 60 | 78 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Cape Town vs Johannesburg in December — FAQ
- Is December better in Cape Town or Johannesburg?
- Cape Town is the better pick in December — 91 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Johannesburg is hot, rainy.
- What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Johannesburg in December?
- In December, Cape Town averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Johannesburg averages 29°C high / 15°C low with about 138 mm.