Grahamstown Weather in December

What's the weather like in Grahamstown (Eastern Cape) in December 2024?

The climate in Grahamstown during December can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

December is in the summer in Grahamstown and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

Grahamstown weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.3°C 79.3°F
Nightly temperature 14.4°C 57.8°F
Average temperature 20.3°C 68.5°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 60 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 22.5°C 72.5°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 60mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Grahamstown

Grahamstown average temperature in December

December rainfall

Grahamstown average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown in December 2024.

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Grahamstown weather stats

Grahamstown weather statistics
Hottest month: February 27°C 80.6°F
Driest month: June 35mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: July 7.5hrs
Coldest month: July 19.6°C 67.3°F
Wettest month: March 83mm 3.3ins
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