Pietermaritzburg weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Pietermaritzburg: highs of 26°C (80°F) and about 180 mm (7.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 15°C (58°F) and cloud cover 78% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with November, it is warmer and about as wet; January brings highs of 27°C (80°F) and 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Pietermaritzburg?
least pleasant month Weather score 54/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Pietermaritzburg. For better conditions, consider May–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Pietermaritzburg in December?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 180 mm (7.1 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Pietermaritzburg in December?
Days average 26°C (80°F) and nights 15°C (58°F).
Pietermaritzburg weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (80°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 184 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| February | 26°C (80°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 145 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| March | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 118 mm | 66% | fair |
| April | 23°C (74°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 72 mm | 60% | fair |
| May | 22°C (71°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 28 mm | 45% | best |
| June | 20°C (67°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 20 mm | 40% | best |
| July | 20°C (67°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 28 mm | 38% | best |
| August | 22°C (71°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 33 mm | 47% | best |
| September | 24°C (75°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 72 mm | 57% | fair |
| October | 25°C (76°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 127 mm | 70% | fair |
| November | 25°C (78°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 162 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| December | 26°C (80°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 180 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months