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Mahikeng weather in December (North West, South Africa)

Wondering what the weather is like in Mahikeng during December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Mahikeng generally includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 30°C. At night, they generally drop to 18°C. This month features high temperatures, marking it as the warmest. Prepare with summer clothes and essentials to enjoy the sun to the fullest.

Precipitation

Mahikeng in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of rain.

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

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

 

Mahikeng, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 86 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 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.

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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
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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