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South Africa in December

Workable but with caveats

Book everything months ahead; roads to Cape Point and the winelands congest heavily after 15 December.

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Daytime high

25°C

77°F

Overnight low

15°C

59°F

Rainfall

14 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 25°C (77°F) and overnight lows near 15°C (59°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 14 mm of rainfall on average. Book everything months ahead; roads to Cape Point and the winelands congest heavily after 15 December..

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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