Kathu Weather in December

What's the weather like in Kathu (Northern Cape) in December 2024?

The climate in Kathu during December can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

December is in the summer in Kathu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

Kathu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.2°C 90°F
Nightly temperature 17.2°C 63°F
Average temperature 24.7°C 76.5°F
Daily sunshine 11.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 54 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 21.3°C 70.3°F
Humidity 42%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kathu with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Kathu

Kathu average temperature in December

December rainfall

Kathu average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Kathu 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 Kathu in December 2024.

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Kathu weather stats

Kathu weather statistics
Hottest month: January 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: July 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 10.9hrs
Coldest month: June 18.6°C 65.5°F
Wettest month: March 85mm 3.3ins
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