The weather in December in Kgalagadi

It's hot in December in Kgalagadi with an average temperature of 36°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 38°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 23°C.

December isn’t a good month to be in Kgalagadi. The average temperature of 36°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Kgalagadi, Botswana. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 43°C in 2015, Kgalagadi reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Kgalagadi

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kgalagadi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Kgalagadi New York
Average temperature 36°C 9°C
Max. temperature 38°C 12°C
Min. temperature 19°C -5°C
Total precipitation 50 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 9 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Kgalagadi with hot temps, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 36°C, with nights around 22°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Kgalagadi is around 36°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Kgalagadi, Botswana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Kgalagadi

Temperature in December in Kgalagadi over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Kgalagadi, Botswana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Kgalagadi

Total precipitation in December in Kgalagadi over the years

Daily UV index in December in Kgalagadi

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Kgalagadi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Kgalagadi by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kgalagadi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.