When to go · Franschhoek
Franschhoek in December
Great month. Inside Franschhoek's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 28°C82°F / 15°C59°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- High
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Inside Franschhoek's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar).
Weather in December
- FranschhoekHighs around 28 °C, lows around 15 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 82 °F, lows around 59 °F, rain on about 3 days
Festivals and holidays
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 and prices
- 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.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.