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Fish River Canyon weather in December (Namibia)

What does the weather outlook for Fish River Canyon look like in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Fish River Canyon tends to experience very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. December is known for being in the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 34°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 17°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Fish River Canyon in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.5 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 2 days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fish River Canyon climate page with graphs.

 

Fish River Canyon, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 6%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 4.5 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  

Where to go in Namibia in December

Find out more about the weather in Namibia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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