December weather forecast
Maseru, Lesotho

The semi-desert city of Maseru in Lesotho
The semi-desert city of Maseru in Lesotho

December

Weather in December

December presents Maseru with a palpable taste of summer. The highest rainfall for the year is recorded in this month, with total precipitation reaching 71mm (2.8"). Extended daylight hours ensure sunny afternoons followed by cooler evenings. The gusty wind provides a much-needed reprieve from the day-time heat, offering a perfect blend of the warm and cool elements. Despite occasional showers, December in Maseru considers to be very welcoming, marked by holiday celebrations and joyful outdoor festivities.

Temperature

Maseru records an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F) in December, maintaining a close correlation with November's 24.2°C (75.6°F). During December, the average low-temperature is a mild 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Maseru is 51%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Maseru is December, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Maseru, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 19:12 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Maseru, Lesotho, is 11.5h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Maseru. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Maseru?
December temperatures in Maseru vary between a high-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and a low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Maseru?
The average relative humidity in December in Maseru, Lesotho, is 51%.
What is the rainiest month in Maseru?
The month with the most rainfall in Maseru is December, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December in Maseru?
In Maseru, in December, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Maseru?
January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Maseru, Lesotho.
When are the longest days in Maseru?
The month with the longest days in Maseru, Lesotho, is December, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Maseru have in December?
In December, the average day length is 13h and 59min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Maseru?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, in Maseru, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 19:12 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Maseru have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 11.5h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Maseru?
The months with the highest UV index in Maseru are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Maseru?
In Maseru, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (13.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (2.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in December: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Maseru, Lesotho
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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