South AfricaThe weather in December in Saldanha
It's warm in December in Saldanha with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 15°C.
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Saldanha. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Saldanha, 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 40°C in 2017, Saldanha 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 7°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 11 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Saldanha
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Saldanha. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Saldanha | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 28°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 12°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 11 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 3 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Saldanha with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 14°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 15°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Saldanha is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°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 Saldanha, 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 Saldanha
Temperature in December in Saldanha over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Saldanha, 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 Saldanha
Total precipitation in December in Saldanha over the years
Daily UV index in December in Saldanha
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Saldanha, 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 Saldanha by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Saldanha. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.