The Drakensberg region weather in December
Considering a trip to the Drakensberg region this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Drakensberg region in December?
The Drakensberg region is a region in South Africa. December in the Drakensberg region generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Himeville to 28°C in Winterton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Winterton and 12°C in Himeville.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Winterton with an average of 178 mm to heavy rainfall in Bergville with 235 mm.
For a closer look at December's conditions in the Drakensberg region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Drakensberg region's yearly weather, check out our the Drakensberg region climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in the Drakensberg region?
Underberg
In December Underberg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Himeville
In December Himeville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Winterton
In December Winterton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bergville
In December Bergville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Drakensberg region, in South Africa.
Is December the best time to visit the Drakensberg region?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Drakensberg region with often unpleasant weather in Underberg.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Underberg. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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