What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in December?

In December, Cape Town averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Port Elizabeth averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 37 mm.

Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in December

Cape Town is the better pick in December — 91 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Port Elizabeth is warm, a little rain, clean air.

Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth — December climate, side by side

	Cape Town	Port Elizabeth
Comfort score	91/100 (S)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	27°C	26°C
Avg high / low	26° / 16°	25° / 16°
Rainfall	17 mm	37 mm
Rainy days	4	8
Humidity	68%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	60	38

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

Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in December — FAQ

Is December better in Cape Town or Port Elizabeth?: Cape Town is the better pick in December — 91 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Port Elizabeth is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in December?: In December, Cape Town averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Port Elizabeth averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 37 mm.