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Madikwe Game Reserve weather in December (North West, South Africa)

How's the weather trend in Madikwe Game Reserve as December approaches? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Madikwe Game Reserve typically includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 32°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 21°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Madikwe Game Reserve in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 267 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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Madikwe Game Reserve. April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Madikwe Game Reserve, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 92 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 267 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Gaborone, Botswana (40 KM, 25 Miles).

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.

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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
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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