December weather forecast
Bathurst, South Africa

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a moderately hot month in Bathurst, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 18.5°C (65.3°F).

Temperature

Bathurst, South Africa, experiences an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F) in December, subtly different from November's 22.4°C (72.3°F). In December, Bathurst reports a consistent average low-temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F) during the nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Bathurst are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Bathurst, in December, during 15.9 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bathurst, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.9 days and collects up to 352mm (13.86") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:55 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 19:25 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.1h.

UV index

January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Bathurst?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bathurst during December are 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 18.5°C (65.3°F) respectively.
What are the most humid months in Bathurst?
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
What is the average humidity in December in Bathurst?
In December, the average relative humidity in Bathurst is 78%.
How much does it rain in Bathurst in December?
In Bathurst, in December, during 15.9 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When are the longest days in Bathurst?
The month with the longest days in Bathurst, South Africa, is December, with an average of 14h and 18min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Bathurst have in December?
The average day length in December is 14h and 20min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Bathurst?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:55 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of the month, in Bathurst, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 19:25 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Bathurst?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 8.1h.
When is the highest UV index in Bathurst?
The months with the highest UV index in Bathurst, South Africa, are January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Bathurst?
In Bathurst, South Africa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Bathurst, South Africa
Average temperature in December
Bathurst, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Bathurst, South Africa
Average pressure in December
Bathurst, South Africa
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Bathurst, South Africa
Average wind speed in December
Bathurst, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (20.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Bathurst, South Africa
Average humidity in December
Bathurst, South Africa
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

Average rainfall in December - Bathurst, South Africa
Average rainfall in December
Bathurst, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in December: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Bathurst, South Africa
Average rainfall days in December
Bathurst, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.3 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bathurst, South Africa
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bathurst, South Africa
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December - Bathurst, South Africa
Average sunshine days in December
Bathurst, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December - Bathurst, South Africa
Average UV index in December
Bathurst, South Africa
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December - Bathurst, South Africa
Average cloud cover in December
Bathurst, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December - Bathurst, South Africa
Average visibility in December
Bathurst, South Africa
  • 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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