Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Zimbabwe with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 32°C, with nights close to 21°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Zimbabwe will be around 32°C, with nights close to 21°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 141 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance this month is 60% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. Some days have high and others have lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Zimbabwe. 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.
Zimbabwe in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
141 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
19 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 Zimbabwe?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Zimbabwe. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Zimbabwe in December
With 39°C, Zimbabwe hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 25°C.
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The climate of Zimbabwe is based on weather data from Victoria Falls. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Zimbabwe for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in December in Zimbabwe
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Zimbabwe, 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 19 days of rain in Zimbabwe.
Daily UV Index in December in Zimbabwe
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Zimbabwe, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Zimbabwe Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Zimbabwe. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Zimbabwe by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zimbabwe. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
