December is a hot and very dry time for sunbathing in Cape Town. December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Cape Town for any length of time. Consider visiting Cape Town in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
The average maximum temperature in Cape Town in December is 25°. The average maximum temperature is 23° in the previous month and 27° in the next month.
The average temperature in Cape Town in December is 21°. The average temperature ranges is 19° in the previous month and 22° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Cape Town in December is 16°. The minimum temperature is 14° in the previous month and 17° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Cape Town in December are 14.4 and there are 10.3 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it a very sunny and pleasant month with long bright days.
The ultraviolet index in Cape Town in December is typically 13.6 during December. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Cape Town in December is 19.8° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.
The average total rainfall in Cape Town in December is 0.6cm and on average there are 4.5 rainy days in December making it a very dry time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Cape Town in December is 16° which is comfortable for everyone. The dew point is 15° in the previous month and 17° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Cape Town in December is typically 86.5%. The maximum relative humidity is 88.4% in the previous month and 87.9% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Cape Town in December is typically 66.7%. The average relative humidity is 68.5% in the previous month and 68.5% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Cape Town in December is typically 37kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 35kmh in the previous month and 36kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Cape Town in December is typically 21kmh. The average wind speed is 19kmh in the previous month and 21kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Cape Town in December is from the South-Southwest.
