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South AfricaThe weather in December in Mapungubwe National Park
It's hot in December in Mapungubwe National Park with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 22°C.
December is a good month to be in Mapungubwe National Park for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Mapungubwe National Park, South Africa. 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 42°C in 2019, Mapungubwe National Park reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 95 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in December for Mapungubwe National Park
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Mapungubwe National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Mapungubwe National Park | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 36°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 19°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 95 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Mapungubwe National Park with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 21°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 33°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Mapungubwe National Park is around 34°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 Mapungubwe National Park, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Mapungubwe National Park
Temperature in December in Mapungubwe National Park over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Mapungubwe National Park, South Africa. 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 Mapungubwe National Park
Total precipitation in December in Mapungubwe National Park over the years
Daily UV index in December in Mapungubwe National Park
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Mapungubwe National Park, 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 Mapungubwe National Park by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mapungubwe National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.