South AfricaThe weather in December in Mossel Bay
It's warm in December in Mossel Bay with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 19°C.
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Mossel Bay. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much 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 Mossel Bay, 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 2019, Mossel Bay reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Mossel Bay is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 53 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in December for Mossel Bay
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Mossel Bay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Mossel Bay | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 14°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 53 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Mossel Bay with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 17°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 24°C, with nights around 16°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 Mossel Bay is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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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 Mossel Bay, 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 Mossel Bay
Temperature in December in Mossel Bay over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Mossel Bay, 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 Mossel Bay
Total precipitation in December in Mossel Bay over the years
Daily UV index in December in Mossel Bay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Mossel Bay, 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 Mossel Bay by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mossel Bay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.