Polokwane Weather in December

What's the weather like in Polokwane (Limpopo) in December 2024?

The climate in Polokwane during December can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

December is in the summer in Polokwane and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

Polokwane weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.2°C 80.9°F
Nightly temperature 16.1°C 60.9°F
Average temperature 21.6°C 70.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 97 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 24.4°C 75.9°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Polokwane with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Polokwane

Polokwane average temperature in December

December rainfall

Polokwane average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Polokwane 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 Polokwane in December 2024.

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Polokwane weather stats

Polokwane weather statistics
Hottest month: January 27.6°C 81.7°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: July 9.8hrs
Coldest month: June 19.1°C 66.4°F
Wettest month: December 97mm 3.8ins
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