Pietermaritzburg Weather in December
What's the weather like in Pietermaritzburg (KwaZulu-Natal) in December 2024?
The climate in Pietermaritzburg during December can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.
December is in the summer in Pietermaritzburg and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 26.6°C 79.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 15.7°C 60.2°F |
| Average temperature | 21.1°C 70°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 117 mm 4.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 19 days |
| Sea temperature | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Pietermaritzburg with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Pietermaritzburg
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 Pietermaritzburg in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Pietermaritzburg weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 26.7°C 80.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 13mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 138mm 5.4ins |
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