Drakensberg region Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in December.

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Underberg Himeville Winterton Struisbaai

Are you planning a trip a to the Drakensberg region, South Africa in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Drakensberg region in December

The Drakensberg region, South Africa is a region in South Africa. December in the Drakensberg region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Himeville at 23°C (73°F) to very warm in Hammanskraal at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 19°C (66°F) in Hammanskraal and 12°C (54°F) in Himeville.

For specific regional insights in the Drakensberg region, South Africa, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Struisbaai with an average of 25 mm (1 in) to heavy rainfall in Bergville with 235 mm (9.3 in).

Explore the Drakensberg region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Drakensberg region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Underberg)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Drakensberg region in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Drakensberg region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Drakensberg region

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Drakensberg region (December)

Precipitation variation in the Drakensberg region (December)

Underberg

In December Underberg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Underberg →

Himeville

In December Himeville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
229 mm (9 in)
258 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Himeville →

Winterton

In December Winterton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
178 mm (7 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Winterton →

Struisbaai

In December Struisbaai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
25 mm (1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Hammanskraal

In December Hammanskraal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
276 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Drakensberg region, in South Africa.

In our records: South Africa December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in South Africa in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest December day in South Africa reached 44°C (111°F) in Kruger National Park on December 13, 2024.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Drakensberg region in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Underberg 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Himeville 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 229 mm (9 in)
Winterton 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Struisbaai 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Hammanskraal 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Bergville 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 235 mm (9.3 in)

The Drakensberg region weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in December?

the Drakensberg region, South Africa typically experiences unpleasant weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Underberg average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in December?

Daytime temperatures in Underberg peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in December, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does the Drakensberg region, South Africa get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Underberg records an average of 225 mm (8.9 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for the Drakensberg region, South Africa.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Drakensberg region, South Africa 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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