Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Upington with an average temperature of 36°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 38°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Upington in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Upington with hot temperatures, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 37°C, with nights close to 20°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Upington will be around 37°C, with nights close to 21°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 18 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average chance of precipitation is only 6% in December.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Upington. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Upington in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
36°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
38°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
34°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
18 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Upington?
December isn’t a good time to be in Upington. The average temperature of 36°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for Upington in December
With 44°C, Upington hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Upington
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Upington, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Upington
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Upington, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Upington.
Daily UV Index in December in Upington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Upington, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Upington Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Upington, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Upington Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Upington, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Upington
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Average Weather in Upington by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Upington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
