Colchester weather in December (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Planning a trip to Colchester in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Colchester, December is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Colchester in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 281 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Colchester climate page with graphs.

 

Colchester, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 281 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Port Elizabeth, South Africa (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in December

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Colchester in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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