Umhlanga weather in December (South Africa)

What kind of weather does December bring to Umhlanga? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Umhlanga includes high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 27°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 21°C.

Precipitation

Umhlanga in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 190 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Umhlanga. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Umhlanga, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, South Africa (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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