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Sefikeng Weather in December

Sefikeng in December

The short of it: Sefikeng in December averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 14 h 1 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 99 mm · daylight 14 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sefikeng an average December high of 27°, a low of 13° and some 99 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 1 min in mid-December, 22 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, Sefikeng runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Nazareth, 13 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Sefikeng, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 1 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NazarethMaseru District13 km S27°13°94 mm
TeyateyanengBerea16 km NNW28°14°91 mm
Mamathes0017 km N28°14°93 mm
RomaMaseru District21 km SSW28°14°86 mm
MapotengBerea25 km NE28°14°94 mm
Kolonyama0025 km NNW28°14°92 mm
MaboteBerea27 km W28°14°84 mm
MazenodMaseru District28 km SW28°14°84 mm

The Almanac · Sefikeng 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 99 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Sefikeng by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°14°129 mm9 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
February26°13°105 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
March24°11°89 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April21°7°62 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May18°3°22 mm7 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
June16°-1°16 mm8 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
July16°-1°10 mm8 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°2°24 mm10 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°6°21 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°9°70 mm11 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
November25°11°90 mm11 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦
December27°13°99 mm10 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sefikeng in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sefikeng in December?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Sefikeng?

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

How long are the days in Sefikeng in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 14 h 1 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 10 h 17 min.

Does it snow in Sefikeng in December?

Hardly — December nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sefikeng in December?

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

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