Pietermaritzburg weather in December (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Thinking of visiting Pietermaritzburg in December? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Pietermaritzburg typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 26°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Pietermaritzburg in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 190 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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Pietermaritzburg. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pietermaritzburg, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 143 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, South Africa (67 KM, 41 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

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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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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