Richards Bay in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Richards Bay in december 2024
The weather in Richards Bay in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
76°F
Moderate rain at times
29% of time
23%
20%
17%
Weather at 12pm
79°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
24%
19%
9%
Weather at 6pm
76°F
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
21%
18%
16%
Weather at 3am
72°F
30%
23%
18%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Richards Bay in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Richards Bay in december.
The climate of Richards Bay in december is good
the weather in Richards Bay in december is wet (with 7in of rainfall over 9 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 6.8in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate quite nice in that locality the month of december. Temperatures are up to 81°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 76°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Richards Bay is 77°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Richards Bay in the month of december with a maximum record of 95°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 65°F in 2019. You can plan to have about 4 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 13 of the month.
In december in Richards Bay, the days on average last 13:58. The sun rises at 04:48 and sets at 18:46.
With a good climate, this month is advisable to go in Richards Bay in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Richards Bay in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 65°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 78°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 80°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 28km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.2in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.07km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:48 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:46 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:58 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Richards Bay in december 2023:
63°F to 81°F
68°F to 86°F
68°F to 88°F
70°F to 86°F
70°F to 72°F
68°F to 70°F
68°F to 77°F
70°F to 86°F
72°F to 77°F
70°F to 72°F
67°F to 68°F
70°F to 77°F
68°F to 72°F
70°F to 90°F
70°F to 76°F
68°F to 76°F
72°F to 86°F
76°F to 81°F
72°F to 76°F
72°F to 90°F
74°F to 77°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 90°F
74°F to 90°F
74°F to 81°F
68°F to 72°F
67°F to 70°F
65°F to 74°F
70°F to 77°F
68°F to 81°F
74°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in december
Cities near Richards Bay:
| Santa Lucia in december | good weather |
| Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park in december | good weather |
| Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in december | tolerable weather |
| iSimangaliso Wetland Park in december | good weather |
| Sodwana Bay in december | good weather |
| Durban in december | tolerable weather |
| Vryheid in december | good weather |
| Port Shepstone in december | good weather |
| Drakensberg in december | tolerable weather |
| Margate in december | good weather |
| Harrismith in december | good weather |
| Royal Natal National Park in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Richards Bay
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Weather data for Richards Bay in december:
Weather data for Richards Bay for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Richards Bay. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Richards Bay can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Richards Bay.