Rietvalleirand weather in December (South Africa)

Planning a trip to Rietvalleirand in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Rietvalleirand generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.

Rietvalleirand in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The city usually sees around 276 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rietvalleirand. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rietvalleirand climate page with graphs.

 

Rietvalleirand, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Pretoria, South Africa (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in December

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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