Cape Town in December
The whole country arrives at once, so book Table Mountain, Boulders Beach, Cape Point and restaurants well in advance.
Is December a good time to visit Cape Town?
December is one of the busiest months in Cape Town, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
What’s on in December
- Day of Reconciliation (Dec 16) — the start of the domestic holiday rush
- Christmas–New Year — the busiest and priciest fortnight in the city
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Cape Town, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Cape Town.
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Cape Town?
December is one of the busiest months in Cape Town, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
How crowded is Cape Town in December?
Cape Town sits at roughly 88/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 25 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Cape Town in December?
Expect highs around 25°C and lows near 15°C in December, with about 3 wet days across the month.