The climate in Tshikapa during December can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
December is in the summer in Tshikapa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 20.3°C 68.5°F |
Average temperature | 25°C 77°F |
Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 192 mm 7.6 ins |
Rainy days | 15 days |
Sea temperature | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
Humidity | 78% |
Windspeed | 4.3kph 3 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tshikapa with around 192mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Tshikapa in December 2024.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | March | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
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Driest month: | July | 6mm 0.2ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
Wettest month: | November | 234mm 9.2ins |