Clarens weather in December (Free State, South Africa)

Will it be warm or cold in Clarens this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Clarens typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 25°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Clarens in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Clarens. March, April, May, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, June, July, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Clarens, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Where to go in South Africa in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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?

For visitors traveling to Clarens, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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