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Morija Weather in December

Morija in December

The short of it: Morija in December averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 13° · rain 80 mm · daylight 14 h 2 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

December in Morija brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 13°, with about 80 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 2 min in mid-December, 23 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Morija runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Matsieng, 5 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Morija, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
2° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 2 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Matsieng005 km ENE27°14°80 mm
RotheMaseru District8 km NW28°14°79 mm
MakhakheMafeteng District14 km SSE26°12°79 mm
Mantsebo0016 km N28°14°84 mm
KoloMaseru District18 km ESE27°13°80 mm
Morunyaneng0022 km S27°13°75 mm
MazenodMaseru District24 km NNE28°14°84 mm
NakoMaseru District25 km E26°13°85 mm

The Almanac · Morija Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Morija by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°14°124 mm9 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦
February26°13°108 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
March25°12°89 mm7 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
April21°7°54 mm7 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May18°3°22 mm7 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°-1°16 mm8 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July15°-1°10 mm8 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
August18°2°23 mm10 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°6°18 mm11 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°10°61 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
November25°11°84 mm12 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
December27°13°80 mm12 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Morija in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Morija in December?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Morija?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Morija in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 14 h 2 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 10 h 15 min.

Does it snow in Morija in December?

Hardly — December nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Morija in December?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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