Matatiele Weather in December

What's the weather like in Matatiele (KwaZulu-Natal) in December 2025?

The climate in Matatiele during December can be summarized as mild and damp.

December is in the summer in Matatiele and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Matatiele weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.3°C 73.9°F
Nightly temperature 10.2°C 50.3°F
Average temperature 16.7°C 62.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 102 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 23.5°C 74.3°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Matatiele with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Matatiele

Matatiele average temperature in December

December rainfall

Matatiele average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Matatiele average rain in December

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 Matatiele in December 2025.

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Matatiele weather stats

Matatiele weather statistics
Hottest month: January 24.6°C 76.3°F
Driest month: July 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 8.9hrs
Coldest month: June 14.4°C 57.9°F
Wettest month: January 117mm 4.6ins
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