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Weather in December in North West

Considering a trip to North West 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 North West in December?

North West is a region in South Africa. December in North West generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Magaliesburg at 27°C to very warm in Madikwe Game Reserve at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Madikwe Game Reserve and 16°C in Magaliesburg. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mahikeng with an average of 86 mm to high rainfall in Magaliesburg with 139 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Hartbeespoort.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 276 hours of sunshine in Hartbeespoort. 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 North West, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North West's yearly weather, check out our North West climate page.

Where to go in North West in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the North West 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 North West?

Hartbeespoort

In December Hartbeespoort 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.

Hartbeespoort
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
17°C 
251 hours 
90 mm 
10 days 
29°C 
18°C 
276 hours 
118 mm 
11 days 
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30°C 
19°C 
257 hours 
103 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Hartbeespoort

Mahikeng

In December Mahikeng generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Mahikeng
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
16°C 
69 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
18°C 
86 mm 
9 days 
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30°C 
19°C 
90 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Mahikeng

Rustenburg

In December Rustenburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Rustenburg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
17°C 
79 mm 
11 days 
30°C 
19°C 
117 mm 
12 days 
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30°C 
19°C 
99 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Rustenburg

Klerksdorp

In December Klerksdorp generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Klerksdorp
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
16°C 
78 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
17°C 
107 mm 
12 days 
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30°C 
18°C 
107 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Klerksdorp

Magaliesburg

In December Magaliesburg 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.

Magaliesburg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
27°C 
15°C 
249 hours 
98 mm 
12 days 
27°C 
16°C 
264 hours 
139 mm 
13 days 
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27°C 
17°C 
250 hours 
128 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Magaliesburg

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North West, in South Africa.

Is December the best time to visit North West?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit North West with overall pleasant weather in Hartbeespoort.

On average, the best time to visit North West is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Hartbeespoort. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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