Potchefstroom Weather in December

What's the weather like in Potchefstroom (North-West) in December 2024?

The climate in Potchefstroom during December can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

December is in the summer in Potchefstroom and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

Potchefstroom weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.1°C 84.4°F
Nightly temperature 15.3°C 59.5°F
Average temperature 22.2°C 72°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 95 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Humidity 57%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Potchefstroom with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Potchefstroom

Potchefstroom average temperature in December

December rainfall

Potchefstroom average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom in December 2024.

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Potchefstroom weather stats

Potchefstroom weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 11hrs
Coldest month: June 18.2°C 64.8°F
Wettest month: January 110mm 4.3ins
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