Grootfontein weather in December (Namibia)

How is December weather typically in Grootfontein? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Grootfontein tends to experience very high temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 33°C. At night, it falls to around 20°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Grootfontein in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 295 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Grootfontein. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Grootfontein, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 48%  

Sunshine 295 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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