December weather forecast
Newcastle, South Africa

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Newcastle, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 26.7°C (80.1°F) and 14.2°C (57.6°F).

Temperature

December, with its high-temperature average of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and a low-temperature average of 14.2°C (57.6°F), is the warmest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Newcastle. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Newcastle is December, with an average of 13h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Newcastle, sunrise is at 04:56 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:59 SAST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 10.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during December leads to these advisories:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Newcastle?

In Newcastle, South Africa, the average highest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and a low of 14.2°C (57.6°F).

What are December temperatures in Newcastle?

The high-temperature in Newcastle, South Africa, during December is 26.7°C (80.1°F) and the low-temperature is 14.2°C (57.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Newcastle?

In Newcastle, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

What is the wettest month in Newcastle?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Newcastle in December?

In Newcastle, South Africa, during December, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

When are the longest days in Newcastle?

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Newcastle?

In Newcastle, the average day length in December is 13h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Newcastle?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:56 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:59 SAST.

How many hours of sunshine does Newcastle have in December?

In Newcastle, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Newcastle?

The months with the highest UV index in Newcastle, South Africa, are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Newcastle?

In Newcastle, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Newcastle, South Africa

Average temperature in December - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (26.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (18°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.5°C).

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Average pressure in December
Newcastle, South Africa

Average pressure in December - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Newcastle, South Africa

Average wind speed in December - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Newcastle, South Africa

Average humidity in December - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).

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Average rainfall in December
Newcastle, South Africa

Average rainfall in December - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in December: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Newcastle, South Africa

Average rainfall days in December - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.1 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Newcastle, South Africa

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Newcastle, South Africa

Average sunshine days in December - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Newcastle, South Africa

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

The months with the highest UV index are November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Newcastle, South Africa

Average cloud cover in December - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in December
Newcastle, South Africa

Average visibility in December - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).

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Newcastle, South Africa

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