Richards Bay Weather in December
What's the weather like in Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal) in December 2024?
The climate in Richards Bay during December can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
December is in the summer in Richards Bay and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
| Average temperature | 24.6°C 76.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 86 mm 3.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 19.1kph 12 mph |
On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Richards Bay with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Richards Bay
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 Richards Bay in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Richards Bay weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 56mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 23°C 73.4°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 164mm 6.5ins |
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