Weather in Drakensberg in december 2024

The weather in Drakensberg in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout december

tolerable weather

Weather at 6am
58°F

Moderate rain at times

16%

Partly Cloudy

10%

Heavy rain

3%

Weather at 12pm
67°F

Moderate rain at times

20%

Heavy rain

18%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

12%

Weather at 6pm
54°F

Clear/Sunny

31%

Heavy rain

31%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

3%

Weather at 3am
50°F

Clear/Sunny

53%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Fog

14%

Moderate rain at times

13%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Drakensberg in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Drakensberg in december.


The climate of Drakensberg in december is tolerable

the weather in Drakensberg in december is wet (with 9.3in of precipitation over 15 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 6.2in of rainfall over 10 days.

The climate quite good here this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 68°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 58°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Drakensberg is 63°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Drakensberg in december with a maximum record of 81°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 43°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 23 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 74% of time.

On this month of december, day length in Drakensberg is generally 14:01. The sun rises at 04:58 and sets at 18:59.

With proper weather, december is okay (but not good) to go there in South Africa.



Drakensberg: another month?

If you can push the dates of your trip to Drakensberg forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information

December: another location in South Africa?

If you want to go to South Africa in december, there are destinations with better weather than Drakensberg:

In december, Cape Town, Kimberley, Port Nolloth, Upington, Vredendal and Augrabies Falls National Park have perfect weather.

Furthermore, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Parc Kruger, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) and Pretoria have good weather.

more information about South Africa's weather in december



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Drakensberg in december

Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.

December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 63°F
Highest temperature 68°F
Lowest temperature 58°F
Highest record temperature 81°F
(2018)
Lowest record temperature 43°F
(2009)
Number of days at +65°F 23 day(s)
(74%)
Wind
Wind speed 15km/h
Wind temperature 58°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 9.3in
Number of days with rainfall 15 day(s)
(48%)
Record daily rainfall 2.1in
(2012)
Snowfall 0cm
Other climate data
Humidity 64%
Visibility 8.96km
Cloud cover 25%
UV index 5
Daily sunshine hours 14
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 04:58
Time of sunset 18:59
Length of day 14:01
Our opinion about the weather in december
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable


How was the weather last december?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Drakensberg in december 2023:

01-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 74°F
02-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
59°F to 76°F
03-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
56°F to 76°F
04-12-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
54°F to 74°F
05-12-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
52°F to 72°F
06-12-2023
Moderate rain
47°F to 52°F
07-12-2023
Moderate rain at times
47°F to 50°F
08-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 68°F
09-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 68°F
10-12-2023
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
50°F to 59°F
11-12-2023
Light rain
47°F to 50°F
12-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 63°F
13-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 65°F
14-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 67°F
15-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 68°F
16-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 65°F
17-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 72°F
18-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
58°F to 72°F
19-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 74°F
20-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 76°F
21-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
58°F to 76°F
22-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 76°F
23-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 76°F
24-12-2023
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
52°F to 72°F
25-12-2023
Patchy light rain
52°F to 59°F
26-12-2023
Moderate rain
45°F to 50°F
27-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 52°F
28-12-2023
Moderate rain at times
47°F to 61°F
29-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 58°F
30-12-2023
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
49°F to 61°F
31-12-2023
Light rain shower
50°F to 61°F

Map: other cities in South Africa in december

Cities near Drakensberg:

Royal Natal National Park in decembertolerable weather
Kokstad in decembertolerable weather
Golden Gate Highlands National Park in decembergood weather
Harrismith in decembergood weather
Durban in decembertolerable weather
Port Shepstone in decembergood weather
Margate in decembergood weather
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in decembertolerable weather
The Wild Coast in decembergood weather
Vryheid in decembergood weather
Mthatha in decembertolerable weather
Port St Johns in decembertolerable weather
South Africa in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

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Weather data for Drakensberg in december:

Weather data for Drakensberg for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Drakensberg. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Drakensberg can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Drakensberg.


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