Fontem in December

7.8out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

28°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
9Rainy days (55 mm)
11:41 hDaylight
06:26Sunrise · 18:07 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.5 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±5.5 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

29° 15° J 29° 16° F 28° 17° M 26° 18° A 26° 18° M 24° 17° J 23° 17° J 23° 17° A 23° 17° S 25° 17° O 26° 16° N 28° 15° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C15°C38 mm 7– – 8.2
February 29°C16°C87 mm 11– – 7.6
March 28°C17°C293 mm 25– – 6.1
April 26°C18°C476 mm 30– – 6.1
May 26°C18°C513 mm 31– – 6.1
June 24°C17°C574 mm 30– – 6.1
July 23°C17°C509 mm 30– – 6.1
August 23°C17°C456 mm 30– – 6.1
September 23°C17°C551 mm 30– – 6.1
October 25°C17°C532 mm 31– – 6.1
November 26°C16°C266 mm 26– – 6.1
December 28°C15°C55 mm 9– – 7.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Fontem in December?

Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 15°C.

When is the best time to visit Fontem?

The best months are January, December, February.