Cape Town · December
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 75°F, dipping to 61°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
75° / 61°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
8/mo
Wind
16 mph
What December feels like in Cape Town
Sunrise
05:30
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:53
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Cape Town in December
The kit for December in Cape Town: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
+3° avg high
0 rain days
Cape Town in November →
December
75°F avg high
8 rain days
Best: morning
vs January
-3° avg high
+2 rain days
Cape Town in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Cape Town in December?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Cape Town in December?+
Average high 75°F, average low 61°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Cape Town?+
Compared to November (avg high 72°F), December is warmer. Compared to January (avg high 78°F), December is cooler.
Does it rain often in Cape Town in December?+
Expect about 8 measurable rain days in December, on average.