The climate in Ladysmith during December can be summarized as warm and damp.
December is in the summer in Ladysmith and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
Average temperature | 22.5°C 72.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.3 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 106 mm 4.2 ins |
Rainy days | 14 days |
Sea temperature | 24°C 75.2°F |
Humidity | 65% |
Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a 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 8.3 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 Ladysmith in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | January | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
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Driest month: | June | 7mm 0.3ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9.4hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
Wettest month: | January | 132mm 5.2ins |