Ladysmith Weather in December

What's the weather like in Ladysmith (KwaZulu-Natal) in December 2024?

The climate in Ladysmith during December can be summarized as warm and damp.

December is in the summer in Ladysmith and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

Ladysmith weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.1°C 84.4°F
Nightly temperature 15.9°C 60.6°F
Average temperature 22.5°C 72.5°F
Daily sunshine 8.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 106 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 24°C 75.2°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Ladysmith

Ladysmith average temperature in December

December rainfall

Ladysmith average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Ladysmith average rain in December

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 Ladysmith in December 2024.

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Ladysmith weather stats

Ladysmith weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29.1°C 84.4°F
Driest month: June 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: July 9.4hrs
Coldest month: June 19.7°C 67.5°F
Wettest month: January 132mm 5.2ins
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