Temperature in The Drakensberg region in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Drakensberg region, South Africa this December.

The Drakensberg region, South Africa, a region in South Africa, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 23°C (73°F) in Himeville to 30°C (86°F) in Hammanskraal . Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Hammanskraal and 12°C (54°F) in Himeville.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in December?

Discover the typical December temperatures for the most popular locations of the Drakensberg region on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Drakensberg region temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in December?

Underberg averages a daytime high of 24°C (75°F) in December, which is high for the Drakensberg region, South Africa.

How cold does it get at night in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in December?

Nighttime temperatures in Underberg typically drop to around 12°C (54°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

According to our recent database analysis, Hammanskraal is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 30°C (86°F) and rarely drops below 19°C (66°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in December in the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

According to our data, Himeville holds the title for the coldest city in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in December. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 23°C (73°F) and drops to lows of about 12°C (54°F) during the night.

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