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Calebasses Weather in December

Calebasses in December

The short of it: Calebasses in December averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 13 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 22° · rain 136 mm · daylight 13 h 21 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Calebasses an average December high of 30°, a low of 22° and some 136 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 21 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; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Calebasses runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Pamplemousses, 2 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Calebasses, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 73 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 21 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PamplemoussesPamplemousses2 km ENE30°22°136 mm
Terre RougePamplemousses3 km SW30°22°137 mm
Le HochetPamplemousses4 km SW30°22°137 mm
Morcellement Saint AndréPamplemousses5 km NNE30°22°134 mm
Long MountainPamplemousses5 km SSE29°22°139 mm
Plaine des PapayesPamplemousses6 km NNE30°22°134 mm
TrioletPamplemousses6 km N30°22°134 mm
Pointe aux PimentsPamplemousses6 km NNW29°22°132 mm

The Almanac · Calebasses 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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Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Calebasses by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°248 mm8 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
February30°23°224 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
March29°23°216 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April29°22°146 mm11 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May27°20°118 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
June25°19°69 mm12 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
July25°18°72 mm13 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
August24°18°80 mm12 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
September26°18°53 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October27°19°53 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November28°21°63 mm10 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December30°22°136 mm9 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Calebasses in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Calebasses in December?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Calebasses?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Calebasses in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 13 h 21 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 10 h 55 min.

Does it snow in Calebasses in December?

Hardly — December nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Calebasses in December?

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

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