Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
86°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
South Africa · Africa
Hot days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 71°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 16 wet days, the highest monthly average.
52%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.8 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
79%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 75°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
31%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
8 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Rain22%
Cloud69%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday85°F
Rain21%
Cloud67%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain16%
Cloud65%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Feels 79°F
Rain14%
Cloud66%
Humid airVery high
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 | 88 | 72 | 4.1 | 12 | 10.2 | 75 |
| Feb | 87 | 73 | 4.3 | 14 | 10.2 | 76 |
| Mar | 86 | 71 | 4.1 | 12 | 10.2 | 76 |
| Apr | 83 | 67 | 3.8 | 11 | 9.5 | 76 |
| May | 80 | 62 | 1.5 | 5 | 9.6 | 74 |
| Jun | 77 | 57 | 1.0 | 3 | 9.5 | 69 |
| Jul | 78 | 57 | 0.5 | 2 | 9.3 | 69 |
| Aug | 79 | 60 | 0.5 | 3 | 9.3 | 68 |
| Sep | 82 | 63 | 1.7 | 7 | 9.3 | 70 |
| Oct | 81 | 65 | 2.7 | 10 | 8.7 | 72 |
| Nov | 83 | 68 | 3.2 | 10 | 8.9 | 73 |
| Dec | 86 | 71 | 4.5 | 16 | 9.8 | 74 |
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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: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology