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.
Daytime temperature | 27.2°C 80.9°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | January | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
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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 |