Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in Richards Bay with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Richards Bay in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Richards Bay with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 30°C, with nights close to 21°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Richards Bay will be around 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Richards Bay is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 111 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 34% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Richards Bay. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Richards Bay in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
26°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
111 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 10 days | |
November
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.
Is December a good time to visit Richards Bay?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Richards Bay. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Richards Bay in December
With 43°C, Richards Bay hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Richards Bay
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Richards Bay, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Richards Bay
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Richards Bay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Richards Bay.
Daily UV Index in December in Richards Bay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Richards 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.
Temperature in December in Richards Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Richards Bay, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Richards Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Richards Bay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Richards Bay
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Average Weather in Richards Bay by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Richards Bay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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