When to go · December
South Africa in December
A solid time to go
Daytime high
27°C
81°F
Overnight low
15°C
59°F
Rainfall
45 mm
dry
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates
What to expect in South Africa in December
December brings warm weather to South Africa, with daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and overnight lows near 15°C (59°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 45 mm of rainfall on average.
December is one of South Africa's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs December–January (domestic), June–September (safari), for context.
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