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When to go · Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch in December

Great month. Inside Stellenbosch's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest buzz Feb–Mar).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
28°C / 15°C
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
High
South Africa overall
Prices
High
South Africa overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Stellenbosch

Inside Stellenbosch's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest buzz Feb–Mar).

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • StellenboschHighs around 28 °C, lows around 15 °C, 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.

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