Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
83°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Sodwana Bay
South Africa · Africa
Warm days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 72°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
32°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days, more than in most months.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.6 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
81%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 82° and nights feel near 74°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
33%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
December's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
10 mphDecember Breezy
Sea temperature
32°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Rain23%
Cloud66%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday82°F
Rain19%
Cloud62%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain14%
Cloud60%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening76°F
Rain14%
Cloud64%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85 | 73 | 4.1 | 14 | 11.0 | 76 | 32 |
| Feb | 84 | 74 | 5.1 | 16 | 10.7 | 77 | 32 |
| Mar | 84 | 73 | 4.5 | 14 | 10.6 | 77 | 32 |
| Apr | 81 | 69 | 4.2 | 12 | 9.8 | 76 | 32 |
| May | 78 | 65 | 1.7 | 7 | 9.7 | 75 | 32 |
| Jun | 75 | 61 | 1.7 | 5 | 9.6 | 71 | 32 |
| Jul | 75 | 60 | 1.0 | 5 | 9.4 | 71 | 32 |
| Aug | 76 | 62 | 0.9 | 5 | 9.5 | 71 | 32 |
| Sep | 78 | 65 | 2.0 | 7 | 9.7 | 72 | 32 |
| Oct | 78 | 66 | 2.9 | 11 | 9.7 | 74 | 32 |
| Nov | 81 | 69 | 3.1 | 10 | 9.8 | 75 | 32 |
| Dec | 83 | 72 | 4.4 | 14 | 10.6 | 76 | 32 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology