Mbombela in December
6.4out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very wet: about 18 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
18Rainy days (151 mm)
13:35 hDaylight
05:05Sunrise · 18:40 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Very wet: about 18 rainy 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?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 18°C | 155 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.4 |
| February | 27°C | 18°C | 135 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
| March | 27°C | 17°C | 106 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| April | 25°C | 14°C | 53 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 24°C | 10°C | 18 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| June | 22°C | 7°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| July | 21°C | 7°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| August | 23°C | 9°C | 17 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| September | 25°C | 12°C | 34 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 25°C | 14°C | 72 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 26°C | 16°C | 121 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 27°C | 17°C | 151 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Mbombela in December?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit Mbombela?
The best months are June, July, May, August.