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Saint-André Weather in December

Saint-André in December

The short of it: Saint-André in December averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain and about 13 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 22° · rain 147 mm · daylight 13 h 24 min

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

Thirty years of records give Saint-André an average December high of 28°, a low of 22° and some 147 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 147 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 24 min in mid-December, 15 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Saint-André runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Bras-Panon, 5 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Saint-André, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 72 mm more rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 24 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bras-PanonReunion5 km SE29°23°140 mm
Sainte-SuzanneReunion8 km NW29°23°149 mm
Saint-BenoîtReunion11 km SE28°23°131 mm
Sainte-MarieReunion13 km NW29°22°154 mm
SalazieReunion14 km WSW24°18°147 mm
La MareReunion14 km WNW29°22°160 mm
La Plaine-des-PalmistesReunion19 km S22°15°157 mm
Saint-DenisReunion23 km WNW27°21°154 mm

The Almanac · Saint-André 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 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 147 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Saint-André by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°262 mm9 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
February29°23°209 mm10 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
March29°23°275 mm10 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
April28°22°135 mm11 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
May26°20°123 mm12 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦
June25°18°85 mm12 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦
July24°18°67 mm14 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
August24°17°65 mm13 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
September24°18°54 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October25°19°46 mm10 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
November27°20°75 mm10 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
December28°22°147 mm12 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saint-André in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saint-André in December?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 147 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Saint-André?

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

How long are the days in Saint-André in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 13 h 24 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 10 h 52 min.

Does it snow in Saint-André in December?

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

What should I pack for Saint-André in December?

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

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