Cape Town weather in December
December in Cape Town: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Cape Town · #11 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cape Town climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 20 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 13 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cape Town in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Cape Town?
- December in Cape Town: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Cape Town on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Cape Town in December?
- In December, Cape Town averages a daily high of 24°C and a low of 16.1°C, with about 20.1 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cape Town in December?
- Cape Town has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in December.