Kalahari Desert

Kalahari Desert Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in December.

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Kang Ghanzi

Planning a journey to the Kalahari Desert, Botswana this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Kalahari Desert in December

The Kalahari Desert, Botswana is a region in Botswana. December in the Kalahari Desert generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Ghanzi. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kang with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Ghanzi with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Ghanzi enjoys about 267 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Kalahari Desert by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Kalahari Desert — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kang)

January33°C (91°F) February33°C (91°F) March32°C (90°F) April29°C (84°F) May27°C (81°F) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July23°C (73°F) August27°C (81°F) September31°C (88°F) October33°C (91°F) November34°C (93°F) December34°C (93°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Kalahari Desert in December

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

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 Kalahari Desert

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana?

Temperature range in the Kalahari Desert (December)

Precipitation variation in the Kalahari Desert (December)

Ghanzi

In December Ghanzi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
300 hours
267 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Ghanzi →

Kang

In December Kang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kang →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Kalahari Desert, in Botswana.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Kalahari Desert in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kang 34°C (93°F) 21°C (70°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Ghanzi 34°C (93°F) 20°C (68°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

The Kalahari Desert weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in December?

December in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana brings poor weather. In Ghanzi, daytime temperatures are typically around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in December?

Ghanzi averages a daytime maximum of 34°C (93°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does the Kalahari Desert, Botswana get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Ghanzi averages just 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for the Kalahari Desert, Botswana.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Kalahari Desert, Botswana?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Kalahari Desert, Botswana due to the typically tolerable weather in Ghanzi.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Ghanzi. On the other hand, the weather in January, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Kalahari Desert.

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