Harrismith Weather in December

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

The climate in Harrismith during December can be summarized as warm and damp.

December is in the summer in Harrismith and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Harrismith weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.9°C 78.5°F
Nightly temperature 12.4°C 54.2°F
Average temperature 19.1°C 66.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 109 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 24°C 75.2°F
Humidity 63%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harrismith with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Harrismith

Harrismith average temperature in December

December rainfall

Harrismith average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Harrismith 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 Harrismith in December 2024.

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Harrismith weather stats

Harrismith weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: July 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: July 9.5hrs
Coldest month: June 15.8°C 60.4°F
Wettest month: January 130mm 5.1ins
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