Butha-Buthe in December

6.5out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Very wet: about 17 rainy days.

24°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
17Rainy days (140 mm)
13:50 hDaylight
05:08Sunrise · 18:58 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
  • Very wet: about 17 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

24° 12° J 24° 12° F 23° 10° M 20° 6° A 17° 2° M 15° -1° J 15° -2° J 17° 1° A 21° 5° S 22° 8° O 23° 10° N 24° 11° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 24°C12°C139 mm 18– – 6.4
February 24°C12°C104 mm 15– – 7.0
March 23°C10°C96 mm 14– – 7.2
April 20°C6°C62 mm 9– – 7.6
May 17°C2°C29 mm 4– – 7.8
June 15°C-1°C16 mm 3– – 7.3
July 15°C-2°C10 mm 2– – 7.4
August 17°C1°C27 mm 4– – 7.7
September 21°C5°C28 mm 5– – 8.3
October 22°C8°C94 mm 11– – 7.6
November 23°C10°C126 mm 13– – 7.1
December 24°C11°C140 mm 17– – 6.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Butha-Buthe in December?

Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 11°C.

When is the best time to visit Butha-Buthe?

The best months are September, May.