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Goodlands Weather in December

Goodlands in December

The short of it: Goodlands in December averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 23° · rain 131 mm · daylight 13 h 20 min

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

Thirty years of records give Goodlands an average December high of 30°, a low of 23° and some 131 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 20 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Goodlands runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Petit Raffray, 4 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Goodlands, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd 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
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 20 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Petit RaffrayRivière du Rempart4 km NW30°22°133 mm
Grand GaubeRivière du Rempart4 km NNE30°23°131 mm
CalodyneRivière du Rempart4 km NNW30°23°131 mm
Anse La RayeMauritius6 km NNW30°23°126 mm
PitonRivière du Rempart6 km SSW29°22°140 mm
Belle Vue HarelPamplemousses7 km WSW30°22°137 mm
Fond du SacPamplemousses7 km W30°22°137 mm
LallmatieMauritius8 km WNW30°22°131 mm

The Almanac · Goodlands 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 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Goodlands by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°24°240 mm11 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
February30°24°218 mm14 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
March30°23°210 mm16 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April29°22°142 mm14 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May27°21°117 mm13 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦
June26°19°66 mm14 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
July25°18°71 mm15 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦
August25°18°76 mm17 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
September26°19°45 mm21 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°20°49 mm19 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
November29°21°58 mm17 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December30°23°131 mm14 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Goodlands in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Goodlands in December?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Goodlands?

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

How long are the days in Goodlands in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 13 h 20 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 10 h 55 min.

Does it snow in Goodlands in December?

Hardly — December nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Goodlands in December?

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

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