Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the transition into December, Durban notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F), closely resembling November. December in Durban generally records an average low-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 83%, December is the most humid month in Durban.Rainfall
In Durban, during December, the rain falls for 23.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.6 rainfall days, and 597mm (23.5") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In December, the average sea temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F).Note: Imagine a swim in 24.8°C (76.6°F) waters. How you'd feel depends on your cold sensitivity, the sun's rays, the caress of the wind, and the warmth enveloping you. Comparatively, Olympic swimmers train in waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).
Daylight
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Durban, sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset at 19:00 SAST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 7.1h.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 6 during December translates into the following guidance:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Stay alert! Reflective properties of sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Durban?
What is the most humid month in Durban?
What is the average humidity in December in Durban?
How much does it rain in Durban in December?
What is the sea temperature in December in Durban?
When are the longest days in Durban?
How many hours of daylight does Durban have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Durban?
How long on average sun shines in December in Durban?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Durban?
What is the UV index reading in December in Durban?
Average temperature in December
Durban, South Africa
- Average high temperature in December: 25.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (26.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Durban, South Africa
- Average pressure in December: 1014.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Durban, South Africa
- Average wind speed in December: 13.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11km/h).
Average humidity in December
Durban, South Africa
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (64%).
Average rainfall in December
Durban, South Africa
- Average rainfall in December: 84mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (11mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Durban, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in December: 23.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.5 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Durban, South Africa
- Average sea temperature in December: 24.8°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are February and March (26.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (21.3°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Durban, South Africa
- 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: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Durban, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Durban, South Africa
- Average UV index in December: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in December
Durban, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in December
Durban, South Africa
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (9km).
Durban, South Africa
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