Cape Town vs Ulaanbaatar in December

Cape Town is the better pick in December — 92 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Ulaanbaatar is freezing, dry, poor air quality.

Cape Town vs UlaanbaatarDecember climate, side by side

Cape TownUlaanbaatar
Comfort score92/100 (S)28/100 (F)
Feels-like high24°C-17°C
Avg high / low24° / 16°-12° / -23°
Rainfall20 mm4 mm
Rainy days31
Humidity68%70%
Air quality (AQI)60122

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

Cape Town vs Ulaanbaatar in December — FAQ

Is December better in Cape Town or Ulaanbaatar?
Cape Town is the better pick in December — 92 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Ulaanbaatar is freezing, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Ulaanbaatar in December?
In December, Cape Town averages 24°C high / 16°C low with about 20 mm of rain; Ulaanbaatar averages -12°C high / -23°C low with about 4 mm.