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.
Daytime temperature | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | November | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
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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 |