Postmasburg Weather in December

What's the weather like in Postmasburg (Northern Cape) in December 2025?

The climate in Postmasburg during December can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

December is in the summer in Postmasburg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

Postmasburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32°C 89.6°F
Nightly temperature 16.2°C 61.2°F
Average temperature 24.1°C 75.4°F
Daily sunshine 12 hrs
Avg rainfall 36 mm 1.4 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 21.1°C 70°F
Humidity 39%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Postmasburg with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Postmasburg

Postmasburg average temperature in December

December rainfall

Postmasburg average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Postmasburg 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 Postmasburg in December 2025.

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Postmasburg weather stats

Postmasburg weather statistics
Hottest month: January 32.3°C 90.1°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 10.7hrs
Coldest month: June 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: March 67mm 2.6ins
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