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Pietermaritzburg weather in December 2025
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 26°C in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa in December based on long-term weather averages. There are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average with 19 days with some rainfall and typically 117 mm of rainfall in the month.
- 26°C max day temperature
26 - 7 hours of sunshine per day
- 19 days with some rainfall
19 - 16°C min night temperature
16 - 14 hours of daylight per day
14 - Low heat & humidity
L - 117 mm of monthly rainfall
117 - 11+ (Extreme) UV index
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The December weather guide for South Africa (Pietermaritzburg) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How hot is it in Pietermaritzburg in December?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 24°C in Pietermaritzburg in December, falling to 14°C at night.
How sunny is it in Pietermaritzburg in December?
There are normally 11 hours of bright sunshine each day in Pietermaritzburg in December - that's 74% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Pietermaritzburg in December?
The average sea temperature around Pietermaritzburg in December is 18°C.
Does it rain in Pietermaritzburg in December?
There are usually 6 days with some rain in Pietermaritzburg in December and the average monthly rainfall is 43mm.
Pietermaritzburg December sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Pietermaritzburg in December 2025. Select a month to view Pietermaritzburg sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.
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| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 1st December 2025 | 04:51 | 18:45 |
| Tuesday, 16th December 2025 | 04:53 | 18:55 |
| Wednesday, 31st December 2025 | 05:01 | 19:02 |
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