Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Sodwana Bay, South Africa in December
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
87mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sodwana Bay, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December30°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December87mm average rain
December sits near Sodwana Bay's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December7.2 hours average sun
December is close to Sodwana Bay's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsJanuary to September and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December26°C average sea
December is close to Sodwana Bay's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December74 weather score
December sits close to Sodwana Bay's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary to May and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
