December weather forecast
Namibia

December in Namibia is characterized by hot temperatures and the full onset of the summer rainy season. Temperatures across the country are typically high, ranging from 20°C to 36°C. Rainfall increases significantly, with the average precipitation reaching about 60mm, as the country is now in the throes of its summer rainy season.

In Windhoek, situated on the Central Plateau, December temperatures generally vary between 20°C to 36°C. The city sees a further increase in rain showers, with afternoon thunderstorms becoming a common occurrence. Despite the rain, there are still many sunny intervals, but the weather is noticeably more humid.

The coastal cities of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, influenced by the Benguela Current, continue to experience cooler temperatures. In these regions, December temperatures typically fluctuate between 17°C to 26°C. The morning fog becomes a rarity as the warm summer weather dominates.

Compared to November, December in Namibia brings a substantial increase in rainfall and slightly higher temperatures, maintaining the hot and wet conditions characteristic of the summer season. As the country transitions from December into January, these climatic conditions persist, continuing the cycle of Namibia's weather pattern.

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• Windhoek - December »
  In Windhoek in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 49mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. December has the longest days of the year in Windhoek with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight.
• Swakopmund - December »
  December has the longest days of the year in Swakopmund with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight. In Swakopmund in December, the average water temperature is 16.7°C.
• Walvis Bay - December »
  The least humid month in Walvis Bay is December, with an average relative humidity of 65%. The month with the longest days in Walvis Bay is December, with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight.
• Oshakati - December »
  The month with the longest days in Oshakati is December, with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight. Marking the final month of the year, December in Oshakati, Namibia sets the stage for the full-fledged recurrence of the rainy season.
• Rundu - December »
  In Rundu in December, during 18.6 rainfall days, 69mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. With an average of 13h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Rundu, Namibia.
• Otjiwarongo - December »
  The month with the longest days in Otjiwarongo is December, with an average of 13h and 18min of daylight. The warmest period in Otjiwarongo tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 34°C and a low of 16°C.
• Luderitz - December »
  December has the longest days of the year in Luderitz, with an average of 13h and 48min of daylight. In Luderitz the average seawater temperature in December is 16.8°C.
• Tsumeb - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Tsumeb is December, when the rain falls for 22.2 days and typically aggregates up to 129mm of precipitation. In December, in Tsumeb, the rain falls for 22.2 days.
• Katima Mulilo - December »
  The month with the longest days in Katima Mulilo, Namibia, is December, with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight. December has the longest days of the year in Katima Mulilo with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight.
• Gobabis - December »
  December has the longest days of the year in Gobabis with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight. On the first day of December in Gobabis, Namibia, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 19:14.
• Keetmanshoop - December »
  The months with the highest UV index in Keetmanshoop, Namibia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the most sunshine in Keetmanshoop, Namibia, are November and December, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine.