South AfricaThe weather in December in Madras
It's warm in December in Madras with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 19°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Madras. 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 Madras, 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 38°C in 2015, Madras reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 178 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in December for Madras
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Madras. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Madras | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 178 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Madras with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 18°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Madras is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 Madras, 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 Madras
Temperature in December in Madras over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Madras, 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 Madras
Total precipitation in December in Madras over the years
Daily UV index in December in Madras
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Madras, 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 Madras by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Madras. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.