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George in December

In December, George averages a daytime high of 27 °C and a night-time low of 14 °C, with about 40 mm of rain over the month. By the measure used here it is one of the most comfortable months to visit, as every month is.

Average high
27 °C
Average low
14 °C
Rain in the month
40 mm
Daylight on 15 Dec
14 h 20 min
Comfortable month
Yes
Places to stay
70

When to go

How December compares with the rest of the year in George

December is tied for the 3rd warmest month in George by average daytime high; across the year the highs run from 19 °C to 28 °C and the lows from 6 °C to 16 °C. By day, December is 2 °C warmer than November, and January is 1 °C warmer than December.

December brings 40 mm of rain, more than the monthly average of 38 mm (454 mm a year); it is the 5th wettest month.

On 15 December the sun is up for about 14 h 20 min, against 9 h 50 min at the shortest and 14 h 20 min at the longest point of the year (calculated from the latitude, sunrise to sunset).

0°15°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec100 mm
Average highAverage lowRain per monthComfortable months
MonthHighLowRainDaylightComfortable
January28 °C15 °C41 mm14 h 10 minYes
February28 °C16 °C35 mm13 h 20 minYes
March27 °C14 °C43 mm12 h 20 minYes
April24 °C12 °C36 mm11 h 10 minYes
May21 °C9 °C32 mm10 h 20 minYes
June19 °C7 °C28 mm9 h 50 minYes
July19 °C6 °C34 mm10 h 10 minYes
August19 °C7 °C37 mm10 h 50 minYes
September21 °C8 °C33 mm12 hYes
October23 °C10 °C49 mm13 hYes
November25 °C12 °C47 mm14 hYes
December27 °C14 °C40 mm14 h 20 minYes

Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).

When to go

Is December a good time to visit George?

Yes, by the measure used here: in December the average high of 27 °C is between 18 °C and 29 °C and the 40 mm of rain is under 80 mm. Every month in George meets the same measure.

The measure is about weather for a city stay only; it says nothing about events, school holidays or prices.

Public holidays in South Africa in December

Nationwide public holidays; shops and offices may close on these dates.

16 Dec 2026 · Day of Reconciliation25 Dec 2026 · Christmas Day26 Dec 2026 · Day of Goodwill16 Dec 2027 · Day of Reconciliation25 Dec 2027 · Christmas Day26 Dec 2027 · Day of Goodwill

When to go

Destinations near George that are comfortable in December

Within 300 km, nearest first, by the same measure.

Where to stay

Where to stay in George

This guide lists 70 places to stay in George, hotels recorded in Wikidata. By straight-line distance from the centre: under 1 km, 1; 1–3 km, 19; 3–10 km, 12; 10 km or more, 38.

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Sources: climate from CRU TS v4.10 (Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia; Open Database License), 1991–2020 averages; day length calculated from the latitude; public holidays from the OpenHolidays API (ODbL); places to stay from each operator's own public pages and Wikidata. How this guide is made.