December weather forecast
Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

By December, Port Elizabeth finally transitions into the dry season. This is complemented by slightly lowering temperature trends. Notably, the rainfall in December drops further, clocking at 186mm (7.32"), marking the beginning of the dry season. Despite the drop in daylight hours due to the season, the number of sunshine hours remains constant. Activities continue to flourish due to amicable sea temperatures, making it a perfect time for tourists and locals to enjoy the outdoors.

Temperature

The commencement of December in Port Elizabeth introduces an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28°C (82.4°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. In December, Port Elizabeth reports a consistent average low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) during the nights.

Rainfall

In Port Elizabeth, during December, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 186mm (7.32") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 200 rainfall days, and 2447mm (96.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Port Elizabeth, in December, the average water temperature is 27.8°C (82°F).
Note: Surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) offer outstanding conditions for any water activity, providing extreme pleasure for extended periods.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Port Elizabeth is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:49 AST.

Sunshine

January through May, July, August, November and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 9, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 9 turns into the following recommendations:
Without proper safety measures, skin and eyes can be quickly harmed. Be sure to protect yourself. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise. Beware! Reflecting off water and sand, UV rays are much stronger.