December weather forecast
Namibia

December in Namibia is characterized by hot temperatures and the full onset of the summer rainy season. Temperatures across the country are typically high, ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 36°C (96.8°F). Rainfall increases significantly, with the average precipitation reaching about 60mm (2.36"), as the country is now in the throes of its summer rainy season.

In Windhoek, situated on the Central Plateau, December temperatures generally vary between 20°C (68°F) to 36°C (96.8°F). The city sees a further increase in rain showers, with afternoon thunderstorms becoming a common occurrence. Despite the rain, there are still many sunny intervals, but the weather is noticeably more humid.

The coastal cities of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, influenced by the Benguela Current, continue to experience cooler temperatures. In these regions, December temperatures typically fluctuate between 17°C (62.6°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). The morning fog becomes a rarity as the warm summer weather dominates.

Compared to November, December in Namibia brings a substantial increase in rainfall and slightly higher temperatures, maintaining the hot and wet conditions characteristic of the summer season. As the country transitions from December into January, these climatic conditions persist, continuing the cycle of Namibia's weather pattern.

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• Windhoek - December »
  With an average of 13h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Windhoek, Namibia. Rounding out the year, December encapsulates the typical weather patterns of Windhoek with warm conditions and slightly higher rainfall than in November.
• Swakopmund - December »
  The months with the most sunshine in Swakopmund are August through December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine. In Swakopmund, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
• Walvis Bay - December »
  On the first day of December in Walvis Bay, Namibia, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 19:34. In Walvis Bay the average seawater temperature in December is 16.7°C (62.1°F).
• Oshakati - December »
  The month with the longest days in Oshakati is December, with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight. In Oshakati during December, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation.
• Rundu - December »
  In Rundu in December, it is raining for 18.6 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of December in Rundu, Namibia, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 19:03.
• Otjiwarongo - December »
  Otjiwarongo's warmest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 34°C (93.2°F) to a low of 16°C (60.8°F). On the first day of December in Otjiwarongo sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 19:21.
• Luderitz - December »
  December has the longest days of the year in Luderitz with an average of 13h and 48min of daylight. The month with the most sunshine in Luderitz, Namibia, is December, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.
• Tsumeb - December »
  With an average of 13h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Tsumeb, Namibia. December showcases Tsumeb, Namibia's peak rainy season with a monthly rainfall of 129mm (5.08").
• Katima Mulilo - December »
  In Katima Mulilo during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 152mm (5.98") of precipitation. December has the longest days of the year in Katima Mulilo with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight.
• Gobabis - December »
  December serves as a wrap-up for the year-long weather cycle in Gobabis, ending on the high note of soaring temperatures, substantial rainfall, and extensive daylight hours. December, being the last month of the year, continues the trend of extreme heat in Gobabis.
• Keetmanshoop - December »
  On the last day of December, in Keetmanshoop sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 19:44 CAT. November and December, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Keetmanshoop.