Nigel weather in December (Gauteng, South Africa)

What's the typical weather in Nigel for December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During December, Nigel usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Precipitation

Nigel in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 264 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Nigel, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 149 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 264 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (49 KM, 30 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nigel.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.