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South Africa weather in December 2025
Expect 24°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 11 hours of sunshine per day in South Africa in December based on long-term weather averages. There is usually 6 days with some rainfall and 43 mm of average monthly rainfall in December.
- 24°C max day temperature
24 - 11 hours of sunshine per day
- 6 days with some rainfall
6 - 14°C min night temperature
14 - 14 hours of daylight per day
14 - No heat & humidity
0 - 43 mm of monthly rainfall
43 - 11+ (Extreme) UV index
11 - 18°C sea temperature
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The December weather guide for South Africa (Cape Town) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in South Africa in December. Select a holiday destination to see more weather parameters.
All South Africa destinations
- Bergville
- Bloemfontein
- Calvinia
- Cape Town
- Durban
- East London
- Estcourt
- Graaf-reinet
- Johannesburg
- Kimberley
- Knysna
- Ladysmith
- Leataba Rest Camp
- Mthatha
- Musina
- Okiep
- Oudtshoorn
- Pietermaritzburg
- Polokwane
- Port Elizabeth
- Port St Johns
- Pretoria
- Skukuza Restcamp
- St Lucia
- Stellenbosch
- Sun City
- Underberg
- Upington
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More about South Africa
How hot is it in South Africa in December?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 24°C in Cape Town, South Africa in December, falling to 14°C at night.
How sunny is it in South Africa in December?
There are normally 11 hours of bright sunshine each day in Cape Town, South Africa in December - that's 74% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around South Africa in December?
The average sea temperature around Cape Town, South Africa in December is 18°C.
Does it rain in South Africa in December?
There are usually 6 days with some rain in Cape Town, South Africa in December and the average monthly rainfall is 43mm.
South Africa December sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for South Africa in December 2025. Select a month to view South Africa sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The South Africa sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Cape Town.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 1st December 2025 | 05:28 | 19:43 |
| Tuesday, 16th December 2025 | 05:30 | 19:54 |
| Wednesday, 31st December 2025 | 05:38 | 20:01 |
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