Boulders Beach in December

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Jan (peak summer crowds, check parking availability).

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (All year (penguins present year‑round)). Across South Africa: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
• MarchGoodOutside the best window (All year (penguins present year‑round)). Across South Africa: Settled Cape weather and fewer crowds; Kruger bush still thick.
• AprilGoodOutside the best window (All year (penguins present year‑round)). Across South Africa: Easter holidays fill parks; otherwise a good month for Cape plus Kruger.
• MayGoodOutside the best window (All year (penguins present year‑round)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

• Boulders BeachHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 7 days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Day of Reconciliation big impact

  16 Dec · South Africa

  Start of the peak summer holidays.

• Christmas Day and Day of Goodwill big impact

  25–26 Dec · South Africa

  Coast and parks at full capacity; many businesses close until early January.

Crowds · South Africa overall

High

Prices · South Africa overall

High

South Africa overall: Peak domestic holiday: coast, Garden Route and park camps full; book 6–12 months ahead.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Boulders Beach, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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