These are the best beaches in South Africa in December, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
December has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.7hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 1.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Arniston Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (68°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Arniston Beach.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.0hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Diaz Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (69°F). December is a pleasant month for swimming in Diaz Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.0hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Maclear Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (69°F). December is a pleasant month for swimming in Maclear Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.0hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Kogel Bay. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (69°F). December is a pleasant month for swimming in Kogel Bay though some people may prefer warmer water.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Bloubergstrand Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (68°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Bloubergstrand Beach.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a good time for sunbathing in False Bay. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in False Bay.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Llandudno Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Llandudno Beach.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Kommetjie Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Kommetjie Beach.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Camps Bay Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Camps Bay Beach.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Hout Bay. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Hout Bay.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Sunset Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Sunset Beach.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Milnerton Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Milnerton Beach.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 68% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.8hrs making the days long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Voelklip Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). December is a pleasant month for swimming in Voelklip Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
December has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 72% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.4hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Wilderness Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 21°C (70°F). December is a pleasant month for swimming in Wilderness Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
December has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.6hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Grotto Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). December is a pleasant month for swimming in Grotto Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
December has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.2hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Buffalo Bay. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (69°F). December is a pleasant month for swimming in Buffalo Bay though some people may prefer warmer water.
December has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.2hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Featherbed Nature Reserve. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). December is a pleasant month for swimming in Featherbed Nature Reserve though some people may prefer warmer water.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (79°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 52% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 20.2 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Umdloti Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 25°C (76°F). December is a good month for swimming in Umdloti Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Clifton Beaches. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Clifton Beaches.
December has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright. December has total rainfall of 7.4cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 12.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Hobie Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (73°F). December is a good month for swimming in Hobie Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.2hrs making the days long and bright. December has total rainfall of 7.4cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 12.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Nahoon Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (73°F). December is a good month for swimming in Nahoon Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.6 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 64.3cm (25.3inches) making it quite rainy with occasional heavy showers. There are only 14.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in La Lucia Beach. Sea temperatures are a very warm 25°C (77°F). December is an excellent month for swimming in La Lucia Beach with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
