South AfricaThe weather in December in Upington
It's hot in December in Upington 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 18°C and 22°C.
December isn’t a good month to be in Upington. 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 Upington, 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 44°C in 2023, Upington reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 30°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 18 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Upington
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Upington. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Upington | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 36°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 38°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 18°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 18 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 3 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Upington with hot temps, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 37°C, with nights around 20°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 Upington is around 37°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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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 Upington, 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 Upington
Temperature in December in Upington over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Upington, 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 Upington
Total precipitation in December in Upington over the years
Daily UV index in December in Upington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Upington, 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 Upington by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Upington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.