Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
85°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Makgadikgadi Pans
Botswana · Africa
Hot days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 73°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 13 wet days, more than in most months.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.5 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
68%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 85° and nights feel near 74°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
December's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
10 mphDecember Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Rain20%
Cloud57%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Midday84°F
Rain16%
Cloud55%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Rain19%
Cloud55%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening81°F
Rain13%
Cloud59%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 | 73 | 5.7 | 14 | 11.6 | 68 |
| Feb | 84 | 73 | 4.2 | 11 | 11.4 | 67 |
| Mar | 84 | 72 | 2.2 | 7 | 11.2 | 65 |
| Apr | 81 | 68 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.9 | 62 |
| May | 77 | 62 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.7 | 60 |
| Jun | 72 | 57 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.6 | 62 |
| Jul | 71 | 55 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.7 | 60 |
| Aug | 76 | 59 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 54 |
| Sep | 83 | 65 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.5 | 49 |
| Oct | 88 | 71 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.9 | 49 |
| Nov | 87 | 73 | 1.8 | 7 | 11.6 | 57 |
| Dec | 85 | 73 | 3.9 | 13 | 11.5 | 66 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
Data & methodology