December weather forecast
Kimberley, South Africa

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Weather in December

Wrapping up the year, December marks the return of peak summer conditions in Kimberley, where the high temperature reaches the top of the scale once again, at 32.3°C (90.1°F). However, rainfall increases further to 25mm (0.98"), with more precipitation spread across the days in comparison to the previous months. While the daylight hours are at their longest, the month also sees increased wind speeds adding a refreshing breeze to the hot summer days. The blend of warmth, ample sunlight, and revitalizing breeze make December a delightful month for visitors in Kimberley.

Temperature

Kimberley witnesses its highest average temperatures during January and December, peaking at 32.3°C (90.1°F).

Humidity

In Kimberley, the average relative humidity in December is 30%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 65.5 rainfall days, and 183mm (7.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of December, in Kimberley, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 19:22 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 11.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in December translates into this advice:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Jan 25, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Kimberley?

January and December, with an average high-temperature of 32.3°C (90.1°F), are warmest months in Kimberley, South Africa.

How hot is it in Kimberley in December?

The high-temperature during December is 32.3°C (90.1°F) and the low-temperature is 20.4°C (68.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in February is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Kimberley?

The average relative humidity in December is 30%.

How much does it rain in Kimberley in December?

In December, in Kimberley, South Africa, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

When are the longest days in Kimberley?

With an average of 13h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Kimberley.

What is the average length of the day in December in Kimberley?

The average day length in December is 13h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kimberley?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 19:22 SAST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kimberley have in December?

In Kimberley, South Africa, the average sunshine duration in December is 11.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Kimberley?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kimberley, South Africa.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kimberley?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kimberley is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Kimberley, South Africa

Average temperature in December - Kimberley, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (21.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Kimberley, South Africa

Average pressure in December - Kimberley, South Africa
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kimberley, South Africa

Average wind speed in December - Kimberley, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kimberley, South Africa

Average humidity in December - Kimberley, South Africa
  • Average humidity in December: 30%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (44%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (25%).

Average rainfall in December
Kimberley, South Africa

Average rainfall in December - Kimberley, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in December: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (32mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kimberley, South Africa

Average rainfall days in December - Kimberley, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kimberley, South Africa

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kimberley, South Africa
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kimberley, South Africa

Average sunshine days in December - Kimberley, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Kimberley, South Africa

Average UV index in December - Kimberley, South Africa
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Kimberley, South Africa

Average cloud cover in December - Kimberley, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in December: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Kimberley, South Africa

Average visibility in December - Kimberley, South Africa
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Kimberley, South Africa

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