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Matavai Weather in December

Matavai in December

The short of it: Matavai in December averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 24 °C (74 °F), with 426 mm (16.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 24° · rain 426 mm · daylight 12 h 57 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

December in Matavai brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 24°, with about 426 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 426 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 57 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Matavai runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Matautu, 3 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Matavai, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 123 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 57 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MatautuAtua3 km WSW30°24°387 mm
Vaovai003 km W30°24°387 mm
Saleilua005 km W30°24°387 mm
LotofagaAtua8 km E29°23°443 mm
SalaniAtua9 km ENE29°23°419 mm
Falevao0014 km NNE29°23°488 mm
Si’umuTuamasaga14 km W30°24°426 mm
Fusi0016 km N30°24°434 mm

The Almanac · Matavai 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 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 426 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Matavai by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°24°460 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
February30°24°399 mm12 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
March30°24°380 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
April30°24°287 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
May29°23°286 mm12 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
June28°23°209 mm14 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
July28°22°221 mm14 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
August28°22°205 mm14 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
September28°23°245 mm14 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October29°23°307 mm13 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
November29°23°303 mm11 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
December30°24°426 mm12 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matavai in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matavai in December?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 24 °C (74 °F), with about 426 mm (16.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 426 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Matavai?

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

How long are the days in Matavai in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 57 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 11 h 18 min.

Does it snow in Matavai in December?

Hardly — December nights average 24 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matavai in December?

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

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