Polokwane in December
6.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
16Rainy days (131 mm)
13:28 hDaylight
05:14Sunrise · 18:42 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Very wet: about 16 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 | 17°C | 116 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| February | 27°C | 17°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| March | 26°C | 15°C | 74 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| April | 24°C | 13°C | 39 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| May | 23°C | 9°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.8 |
| June | 21°C | 6°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.7 |
| July | 20°C | 6°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.7 |
| August | 23°C | 8°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| September | 26°C | 12°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| October | 27°C | 14°C | 46 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| November | 27°C | 15°C | 98 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 27°C | 16°C | 131 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Polokwane in December?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Polokwane?
The best months are August, May, June, July.