Welkom Weather in December

What's the weather like in Welkom (Free State) in December 2024?

The climate in Welkom during December can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

December is in the summer in Welkom and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

Welkom weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.7°C 85.4°F
Nightly temperature 15.2°C 59.3°F
Average temperature 22.4°C 72.3°F
Daily sunshine 10.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 22.7°C 72.8°F
Humidity 55%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Welkom with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Welkom

Welkom average temperature in December

December rainfall

Welkom average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Welkom 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 Welkom in December 2024.

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Welkom weather stats

Welkom weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29.7°C 85.5°F
Driest month: July 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 10.5hrs
Coldest month: June 17.3°C 63.1°F
Wettest month: January 100mm 3.9ins
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