Ríohacha Weather in December

What's the weather like in Ríohacha (La Guajira) in December 2024?

The climate in Ríohacha during December can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Ríohacha and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Ríohacha weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.8°C 89.2°F
Nightly temperature 22.3°C 72.1°F
Average temperature 27°C 80.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 51 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 27°C 80.7°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Ríohacha with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Ríohacha

Ríohacha average temperature in December

December rainfall

Ríohacha average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Ríohacha 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 Ríohacha in December 2024.

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Ríohacha weather stats

Ríohacha weather statistics
Hottest month: July 34.4°C 93.9°F
Driest month: February 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: July 8.9hrs
Coldest month: January 31.6°C 88.9°F
Wettest month: October 271mm 10.7ins
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