Weather in December in Northern Cape
Planning a journey to Northern Cape this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Northern Cape in December?
Northern Cape is a region in South Africa. December in Northern Cape generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. December falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Sutherland at 28°C to very hot in Keimoes at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Keimoes and 13°C in Sutherland. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kotzeshoop with an average of 3.3 mm to moderate rainfall in Kimberley with 64 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 368 hours of sunshine in Upington. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Northern Cape in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Northern Cape climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Northern Cape?
Upington
In December Upington generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Springbok
In December Springbok generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kathu
In December Kathu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kotzeshoop
In December Kotzeshoop generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hanover Road
In December Hanover Road generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Northern Cape, in South Africa.
Is December the best time to visit Northern Cape?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Upington, December may not be the ideal time to visit Northern Cape.
On average, the best time to visit Northern Cape is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Upington. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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