Soweto Weather in December

What's the weather like in Soweto (Gauteng) in December 2024?

The climate in Soweto during December can be summarized as warm and damp.

December is in the summer in Soweto and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

Soweto weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.2°C 79.2°F
Nightly temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Average temperature 20.2°C 68.4°F
Daily sunshine 9.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 111 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Humidity 62%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Soweto with around 111mm 4.4 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Soweto

Soweto average temperature in December

December rainfall

Soweto average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Soweto 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 Soweto in December 2024.

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Soweto weather stats

Soweto weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: August 10.6hrs
Coldest month: June 16.5°C 61.7°F
Wettest month: January 129mm 5.1ins
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