Bethlehem Weather in December

What's the weather like in Bethlehem (Free State) in December 2024?

The climate in Bethlehem during December can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

December is in the summer in Bethlehem and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Bethlehem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.8°C 78.4°F
Nightly temperature 12.1°C 53.7°F
Average temperature 18.9°C 66°F
Daily sunshine 9.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 23.5°C 74.3°F
Humidity 60%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Bethlehem

Bethlehem average temperature in December

December rainfall

Bethlehem average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem in December 2024.

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Bethlehem weather stats

Bethlehem weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.6°C 79.9°F
Driest month: July 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 10.4hrs
Coldest month: June 15.3°C 59.5°F
Wettest month: January 111mm 4.4ins
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