Weather in December in Gauteng
Are you planning a trip a to Gauteng in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Johannesburg.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 264 hours of sunshine in Johannesburg. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at December's conditions in Gauteng, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Gauteng's yearly weather, check out our Gauteng climate page.
Where to go in Gauteng in December
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.