Weather in December in Gauteng
Considering a trip to Gauteng 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 Gauteng in December?
Gauteng is a region in South Africa. December in Gauteng generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C in Alberton to 29°C in Akasia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Akasia and 16°C in Alberton.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gauteng, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Akasia with an average of 115 mm to high rainfall in Heidelberg with 150 mm. Johannesburg experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Johannesburg enjoys close to 264 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Gauteng climate page.
Where to go in Gauteng in December
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Africa, check out our Gauteng's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Gauteng?
Johannesburg
In December Johannesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Pretoria
In December Pretoria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kempton Park
In December Kempton Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Centurion
In December Centurion generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Midrand
In December Midrand generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gauteng, in South Africa.
Is December the best time to visit Gauteng?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Gauteng with often pleasant weather in Johannesburg.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Johannesburg.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Gauteng.
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