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Elmina Weather in December

Elmina in December

The short of it: Elmina in December averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 286 mm (11.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 23° · rain 286 mm · daylight 11 h 56 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Elmina an average December high of 31°, a low of 23° and some 286 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Elmina: highs scarcely reach 31°, nights fall to 23°. Wet spells are common — about 286 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 56 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Elmina runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Kampung Baru Subang, 4 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Elmina, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° colder, 112 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 56 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kampung Baru SubangSelangor4 km SSE31°23°290 mm
Sungai BulohSelangor5 km NE31°23°291 mm
Bukit Rahman PutraSelangor5 km NE31°23°291 mm
Bandar Saujana UtamaSelangor6 km WNW30°23°284 mm
Kota DamansaraSelangor7 km ESE31°24°291 mm
Damansara DamaiSelangor8 km ENE31°23°285 mm
Ara DamansaraSelangor10 km SE32°24°276 mm
Bandar UtamaKuala Lumpur11 km ESE31°24°284 mm

The Almanac · Elmina Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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The dead of winter in Elmina: highs scarcely reach 31°, nights fall to 23°. Wet spells are common — about 286 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Elmina by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°23°243 mm7 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
February32°23°159 mm6 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
March32°23°269 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April32°23°291 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
May33°24°226 mm5 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
June33°24°153 mm5 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
July32°23°134 mm5 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
August32°23°184 mm5 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
September32°23°217 mm5 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October32°23°330 mm5 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
November31°23°398 mm4 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
December31°23°286 mm6 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Elmina in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Elmina in December?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 286 mm (11.3 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Elmina: highs scarcely reach 31°, nights fall to 23°. Wet spells are common — about 286 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Elmina?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Elmina in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 11 h 56 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Elmina in December?

Hardly — December nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Elmina in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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