Eswatini / Swaziland Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Eswatini / Swaziland in December.

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Piggs Peak Siteki Bulembu

Considering a trip to Eswatini / Swaziland this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Eswatini / Swaziland in December

December in Eswatini / Swaziland generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Bulembu at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Siteki at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Siteki and 17°C (63°F) in Bulembu.

To explore the conditions in Eswatini / Swaziland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Siteki with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Piggs Peak with 151 mm (5.9 in).

Explore Eswatini / Swaziland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Eswatini / Swaziland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Piggs Peak)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July22°C (72°F) August24°C (75°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November27°C (81°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Eswatini / Swaziland in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Eswatini / Swaziland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Eswatini / Swaziland

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Eswatini / Swaziland?

Temperature range in Eswatini / Swaziland (December)

Precipitation variation in Eswatini / Swaziland (December)

Bulembu

In December Bulembu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bulembu →

Piggs Peak

In December Piggs Peak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Piggs Peak →

Siteki

In December Siteki generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Siteki →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Eswatini / Swaziland in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Piggs Peak 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Siteki 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Bulembu 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)

Eswatini / Swaziland weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eswatini / Swaziland in December?

December in Eswatini / Swaziland brings pleasant weather. In Bulembu, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Eswatini / Swaziland in December?

In Bulembu, the average daytime high in December is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Eswatini / Swaziland get a lot of rain in December?

Bulembu typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 143 mm (5.6 in) on average across Eswatini / Swaziland.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Eswatini / Swaziland?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Eswatini / Swaziland with often pleasant weather in Bulembu.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Bulembu.

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