Southern District Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Southern District, Botswana in December.

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Jwaneng Kanye

Planning a journey to Southern District, 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 Southern District in December

Southern District, Botswana is a region in Botswana. December in Southern District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Jwaneng. On average, December is the warmest month of the year in Southern District, Botswana. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Southern District, Botswana, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jwaneng with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Kanye with 89 mm (3.5 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Southern District in December

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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 Southern District

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

Temperature range in Southern District (December)

Precipitation variation in Southern District (December)

Jwaneng

In December Jwaneng generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Jwaneng →

Kanye

In December Kanye generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
267 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kanye →

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

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Southern District in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jwaneng 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Kanye 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Southern District weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Southern District, Botswana in December?

In December, Southern District, Botswana generally has tolerable weather conditions. Jwaneng sees daytime temperatures near 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Southern District, Botswana in December?

Jwaneng averages a daytime maximum of 32°C (90°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does Southern District, Botswana get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Jwaneng averages just 75 mm (3 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Southern District, Botswana.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Southern District, Botswana?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Southern District, Botswana due to the typically pleasant weather in Jwaneng.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Jwaneng. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be tolerable.

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