South AfricaThe weather in December in KwaZulu-Natal
It's warm in December in KwaZulu-Natal with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 18°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in KwaZulu-Natal. 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 KwaZulu-Natal, 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 42°C in 2019, KwaZulu-Natal reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 117 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in December for KwaZulu-Natal
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in KwaZulu-Natal. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| KwaZulu-Natal | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 28°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 16°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 117 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in KwaZulu-Natal with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 17°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 29°C, with nights around 18°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in KwaZulu-Natal is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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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 KwaZulu-Natal, 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 KwaZulu-Natal
Temperature in December in KwaZulu-Natal over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in KwaZulu-Natal, 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 KwaZulu-Natal
Total precipitation in December in KwaZulu-Natal over the years
Daily UV index in December in KwaZulu-Natal
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in KwaZulu-Natal, 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.
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Average weather in KwaZulu-Natal by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for KwaZulu-Natal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.