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Upington weather in December (Northern Cape, South Africa)

How is December weather typically in Upington? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Upington usually has extremely high temperatures and low rainfall. December marks the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 36°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 20°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Upington in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 3 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 368 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Upington.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Upington, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 36°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 28 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 30%  
SunshineSunshine 368 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in December

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

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Camping
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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