The climate in Mafikeng during December can be summarized as hot and a little damp.
December is in the summer in Mafikeng and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 16.7°C 62°F |
Average temperature | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 86 mm 3.4 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 22.3°C 72.1°F |
Humidity | 56% |
Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mafikeng with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 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 Mafikeng in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | January | 30.5°C 86.9°F |
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Driest month: | July | 3mm 0.1ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 11.2hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
Wettest month: | January | 112mm 4.4ins |