Hot
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot.
December verdict
Upington, South Africa in December
Weather score88Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 12h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
35°C
Rain
17mm
Sun
12h
Weather score
88
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 12h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Upington, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December35°C average high
December is one of Upington's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December17mm average rain
December sits near Upington's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary and April to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December12 hours average sun
December is one of Upington's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December88 weather score
December scores above Upington's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMarch and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
