Drakensberg in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
Clear/Sunny
69% of time
16%
10%
3%
Weather at 12pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
20%
18%
12%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
31%
31%
3%
Weather at 3am
50°F
53%
15%
14%
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.
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:
52°F to 74°F
59°F to 76°F
56°F to 76°F
54°F to 74°F
52°F to 72°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 68°F
52°F to 68°F
50°F to 59°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 63°F
47°F to 65°F
52°F to 67°F
54°F to 68°F
49°F to 65°F
54°F to 72°F
58°F to 72°F
56°F to 74°F
56°F to 76°F
58°F to 76°F
54°F to 76°F
54°F to 76°F
52°F to 72°F
52°F to 59°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 52°F
47°F to 61°F
47°F to 58°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in december
Cities near Drakensberg:
| Royal Natal National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Kokstad in december | tolerable weather |
| Golden Gate Highlands National Park in december | good weather |
| Harrismith in december | good weather |
| Durban in december | tolerable weather |
| Port Shepstone in december | good weather |
| Margate in december | good weather |
| Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in december | tolerable weather |
| The Wild Coast in december | good weather |
| Vryheid in december | good weather |
| Mthatha in december | tolerable weather |
| Port St Johns in december | tolerable weather |
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.