Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
December verdict
Kruger National Park, South Africa in December
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
85mm
Sun
8.7h
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kruger National Park, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December33°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December85mm average rain
December is one of Kruger National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December8.7 hours average sun
December is part of a consistently bright year-round pattern, so sunny days are a steady part of the climate.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Weather score
December75 weather score
December scores below Kruger National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMarch to May and August to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
