Swim in Cape Town in december 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in december?

Average sea temperature in Cape Town in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Cape Town is:

Minimum: 62°F

Average: 65°F

Maximum: 68°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 68°F to 77°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 12.4mph
  • It rains a total of 1.1in, over 2 day(s).

Should we swim in Cape Town in december?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Cape Town in december is cool

Swimming in december on the beaches of Cape Town is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 68°F, it can also be as low as 62°F! Note that the average is 65°F.

Note also that in december, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 73°F, 1.1in of precipitation (over 2 days) and 69.35 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Cape Town in december

December
Average sea temperature 65°F
Minimum sea temperature 62°F
Maximum sea temperature 68°F
Average outside temperature 74°F
Maximum outside temperature 77°F
Minimum outside temperature 68°F
Wind speed 14.9mph
Wind temperature 68°F
Precipitation 1.1in
Number of days of rain 2 jour(s)
(6%)
Humidity 70%
Visibility in kilometers 9.81km
Cloud cover 19%
Our opinion cool swimming

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Durban in december77°F81°Fpleasant swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in december71°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Coffee Bay in december76°F79°Fpleasant swimming
East London in december75°F77°Fpleasant swimming
George in december68°F70°Fcool swimming
Margate in december76°F79°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in december62°F66°Fcold swimming
Richards Bay in december78°F80°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in december77°F81°Fpleasant swimming
Hermanus in december67°F70°Fcool swimming
Knysna in december68°F72°Fcool swimming
Mossel Bay in december68°F70°Fcool swimming
Plettenberg Bay in december68°F72°Fcool swimming

Swim in South Africa in december: sea temperature by city

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