The climate in Kruger National Park during December can be summarized as hot and a little damp.
December is in the summer in Kruger National Park and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
Average temperature | 26.4°C 79.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 87 mm 3.4 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
Humidity | 68% |
Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kruger National Park with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kruger National Park in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | January | 33°C 91.4°F |
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Driest month: | June | 6mm 0.2ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9.5hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
Wettest month: | December | 87mm 3.4ins |