Mbombela weather in December (Mpumalanga, South Africa)

What is the weather forecast for Mbombela in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, Mbombela usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 28°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 18°C.

Precipitation

Mbombela in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Mbombela. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mbombela, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 165 mm  

Rainy days 13 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?

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?

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