Ficksburg in December

6.5out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very wet: about 17 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
17Rainy days (160 mm)
13:50 hDaylight
05:10Sunrise · 19:00 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°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 (±3.7 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

26° 14° J 26° 13° F 24° 11° M 21° 7° A 19° 3° M 16° -1° J 16° -1° J 19° 1° A 23° 6° S 24° 9° O 25° 11° N 26° 13° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 26°C14°C152 mm 17– – 6.5
February 26°C13°C112 mm 13– – 7.1
March 24°C11°C111 mm 13– – 7.2
April 21°C7°C70 mm 9– – 7.8
May 19°C3°C33 mm 4– – 8.0
June 16°C-1°C17 mm 2– – 7.6
July 16°C-1°C9 mm 2– – 7.6
August 19°C1°C25 mm 4– – 8.0
September 23°C6°C27 mm 4– – 8.5
October 24°C9°C101 mm 11– – 7.6
November 25°C11°C137 mm 13– – 7.1
December 26°C13°C160 mm 17– – 6.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Ficksburg in December?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 13°C.

When is the best time to visit Ficksburg?

The best months are September, May, August.