Pretoria weather in December (Gauteng, South Africa)

Planning a trip to Pretoria in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Pretoria generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Pretoria in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 276 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Pretoria, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 61%  

Sunshine 276 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in December

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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 Pretoria in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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