Nkhotakota Weather in December

What's the weather like in Nkhotakota (Central Region) in December 2024?

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

December is in the summer in Nkhotakota and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Nkhotakota weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.5°C 85.1°F
Nightly temperature 21.3°C 70.3°F
Average temperature 25.4°C 77.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 274 mm 10.8 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 28°C 82.4°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nkhotakota with around 274mm 10.8 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Nkhotakota

Nkhotakota average temperature in December

December rainfall

Nkhotakota average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Nkhotakota 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 Nkhotakota in December 2024.

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Nkhotakota weather stats

Nkhotakota weather statistics
Hottest month: November 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: September 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: September 10.5hrs
Coldest month: July 25.3°C 77.5°F
Wettest month: March 389mm 15.3ins
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