Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
86°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Madikwe Game Reserve
South Africa · Africa
Hot days and some sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 66°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days, the highest monthly average.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.7 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 85° and nights feel near 67°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
6 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Rain19%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday85°F
Rain17%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Rain18%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening78°F
Rain16%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
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 | 85 | 67 | 4.5 | 13 | 11.6 | 61 |
| Feb | 85 | 67 | 5.8 | 12 | 11.4 | 62 |
| Mar | 84 | 64 | 1.2 | 6 | 10.6 | 63 |
| Apr | 79 | 56 | 2.3 | 7 | 10.2 | 63 |
| May | 76 | 48 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.0 | 58 |
| Jun | 71 | 42 | 0.1 | 2 | 9.8 | 56 |
| Jul | 72 | 42 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.2 | 50 |
| Aug | 78 | 48 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.6 | 42 |
| Sep | 86 | 57 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.1 | 37 |
| Oct | 88 | 62 | 1.1 | 4 | 11.3 | 42 |
| Nov | 87 | 65 | 1.9 | 8 | 11.1 | 50 |
| Dec | 86 | 66 | 4.2 | 14 | 11.7 | 58 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Madikwe Game Reserve with Chobe National Park.
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