Nkhata Bay Weather in December

What's the weather like in Nkhata Bay (Northern Region) in December 2024?

The climate in Nkhata Bay during December can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

December is in the summer in Nkhata Bay and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

Nkhata Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.1°C 84.3°F
Nightly temperature 20.8°C 69.4°F
Average temperature 24.9°C 76.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 251 mm 9.9 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 28.1°C 82.6°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 6.5kph 4 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nkhata Bay with around 251mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Nkhata Bay

Nkhata Bay average temperature in December

December rainfall

Nkhata Bay average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Nkhata Bay average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Nkhata Bay in December 2024.

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Nkhata Bay weather stats

Nkhata Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: November 30.1°C 86.2°F
Driest month: September 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: September 10.5hrs
Coldest month: July 24.9°C 76.8°F
Wettest month: March 362mm 14.3ins
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