SeasonMapJeffreys Bay weather in December
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December in Jeffreys Bay: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Jeffreys Bay · #207 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Jeffreys Bay in December
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Jeffreys Bay climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 68°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 34 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 12 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jeffreys Bay in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsDecember holiday season, Term 4–1 (summer, year-end) break in South Africa, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jeffreys Bay's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherJeffreys Bay's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Jeffreys Bay in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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December holiday season
15 Dec – 10 JanSchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyThe South African summer break turns a quiet surf town into a resort: the main beach is full, the surf shops trade all day and rates roughly double. The point still works, it is just shared with a hundred other people.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jeffreys Bay — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Jeffreys Bay in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Jeffreys Bay?
- December in Jeffreys Bay: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Jeffreys Bay on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Jeffreys Bay in December?
- In December, Jeffreys Bay averages a daily high of 24.6°C and a low of 16.1°C, with about 34.4 mm of rain over roughly 7.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jeffreys Bay in December?
- Jeffreys Bay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in December.
Other months in Jeffreys Bay
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Similar destinations in Southern Africa — December
Within 300 km: Port Elizabeth's Eastern Cape summer holidays around 15 Dec – 15 Jan, and Knysna's Garden Route summer holidays around 15 Dec – 15 Jan.