Popondetta Weather in December

What's the weather like in Popondetta (Northern Province) in December 2024?

The climate in Popondetta during December can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

December is in the summer in Popondetta and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Popondetta weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.2°C 88.2°F
Nightly temperature 23°C 73.4°F
Average temperature 27.1°C 80.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 390 mm 15.4 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 29.7°C 85.5°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Popondetta with around 390mm 15.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Popondetta

Popondetta average temperature in December

December rainfall

Popondetta average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Popondetta 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 Popondetta in December 2024.

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Popondetta weather stats

Popondetta weather statistics
Hottest month: December 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: August 158mm 6.2ins
Sunniest month: October 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 28.5°C 83.3°F
Wettest month: December 390mm 15.4ins
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