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South AfricaThe weather in December in Durban
It's warm in December in Durban with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Durban. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Durban, South Africa. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 36°C in 2014, Durban reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 24°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Durban is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 115 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in December for Durban
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Durban. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Durban | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 19°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 115 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Durban with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 28°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Durban is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Durban, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Durban
Temperature in December in Durban over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Durban, South Africa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Durban
Total precipitation in December in Durban over the years
Daily UV index in December in Durban
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Durban, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in December in Durban
The weather in December in Durban is rated 5 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Durban? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Ideal for sun, sea and beach. It was wonderful to swim in the sea water. A real 5-star sun place!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Durban by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Durban. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.