iSimangaliso Wetland Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa in December.

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St Lucia Sodwana Bay Manguzi Mabibi

Planning a trip to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in December

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa is a region in South Africa. December in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in St Lucia to 30°C (86°F) in Manguzi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Manguzi and 23°C (73°F) in St Lucia.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in St Lucia with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Mabibi with 112 mm (4.4 in).

Explore the iSimangaliso Wetland Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on St Lucia)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March28°C (82°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October25°C (77°F) November26°C (79°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

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 iSimangaliso Wetland Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa?

Temperature range in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (December)

Precipitation variation in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (December)

St Lucia

In December St Lucia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Sodwana Bay

In December Sodwana Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Manguzi

In December Manguzi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
good
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Mabibi

In December Mabibi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, 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 iSimangaliso Wetland Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Lucia 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Sodwana Bay 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Manguzi 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Mabibi 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa in December?

Expect very good weather across the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa in December. The popular destination of St Lucia averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa in December?

In St Lucia, the average daytime high in December is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. St Lucia averages just 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in St Lucia, December may not be the ideal time to visit the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide excellent weather in St Lucia.

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