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Hwange National Park weather in December (Zimbabwe)

Thinking of visiting Hwange National Park in December? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Hwange National Park typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 30°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 20°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Hwange National Park in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 199 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hwange National Park, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 199 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

Where to go in Zimbabwe in December

Find out more about the weather in Zimbabwe 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. 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.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hwange National Park.

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