Umtata Weather in December

What's the weather like in Umtata (Eastern Cape) in December 2024?

The climate in Umtata during December can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.

December is in the summer in Umtata and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

Umtata weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.9°C 78.5°F
Nightly temperature 15.2°C 59.3°F
Average temperature 20.5°C 68.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 86 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 23.5°C 74.4°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Umtata with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Umtata

Umtata average temperature in December

December rainfall

Umtata average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Umtata 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 Umtata in December 2024.

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Umtata weather stats

Umtata weather statistics
Hottest month: February 26.2°C 79.2°F
Driest month: June 16mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 8.3hrs
Coldest month: June 19.8°C 67.6°F
Wettest month: March 102mm 4ins
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