December verdict

Polokwane, South Africa in December

Weather score69Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 109mm, so some wet days are possible.

Polokwane, South Africa, South Africa travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

27°C

Rain

109mm

Sun

8.2h

Weather score

69

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 109mm, so some wet days are possible.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

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Compare Polokwane, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December27°C average high

December is one of Polokwane's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December109mm average rain

December is one of Polokwane'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.

December8.2 hours average sun

December is below Polokwane's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay and July to September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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December69 weather score

December scores above Polokwane's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April and September to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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