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Weather in December in KwaZulu-Natal

Are you planning a trip a to KwaZulu-Natal in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in KwaZulu-Natal in December?

KwaZulu-Natal is a region in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Drakensberg Garden at 22°C to very warm in Jozini at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Jozini and 10°C in Drakensberg Garden.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mkuze with an average of 89 mm to heavy rainfall in Bonjaneni with 344 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Durban enjoys close to 190 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of KwaZulu-Natal in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our KwaZulu-Natal climate page.

Where to go in KwaZulu-Natal in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the KwaZulu-Natal on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in KwaZulu-Natal?

Durban

In December Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Durban
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25°C 
19°C 
168 hours 
102 mm 
16 days 
27°C 
21°C 
190 hours 
98 mm 
15 days 
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28°C 
22°C 
183 hours 
95 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Durban

Newcastle

In December Newcastle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Newcastle
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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27°C 
14°C 
271 hours 
129 mm 
14 days 
28°C 
16°C 
299 hours 
167 mm 
13 days 
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28°C 
16°C 
288 hours 
152 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Newcastle

Ladysmith

In December Ladysmith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Ladysmith
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29°C 
15°C 
130 mm 
13 days 
29°C 
16°C 
169 mm 
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30°C 
17°C 
162 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Ladysmith

Van Reenen

In December Van Reenen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Van Reenen
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26°C 
13°C 
139 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
15°C 
191 mm 
15 days 
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27°C 
15°C 
190 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Van Reenen

Vryheid

In December Vryheid generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Vryheid
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26°C 
14°C 
141 mm 
14 days 
27°C 
15°C 
160 mm 
13 days 
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27°C 
16°C 
143 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Vryheid

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa.

Is December the best time to visit KwaZulu-Natal?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to KwaZulu-Natal. Typically, the climate in Durban is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December provide perfect weather in Durban.

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