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Vaisala Weather in December

Vaisala in December

The short of it: Vaisala in December averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 416 mm (16.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 55 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 29° · low 23° · rain 416 mm · daylight 12 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vaisala an average December high of 29°, a low of 23° and some 416 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 416 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 55 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, Vaisala runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Sataua, 2 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Vaisala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 78 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 55 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SatauaVaisigano2 km W29°23°416 mm
AualaVaisigano2 km E30°23°398 mm
AsauVaisigano4 km E30°23°398 mm
SagoneSatupa'itea20 km SSE29°23°412 mm
Sala’ilua0024 km SSE30°24°380 mm
Siutu0025 km SSE30°24°380 mm
SasinaGaga'ifomauga25 km ENE30°24°383 mm
SafotuGaga'ifomauga30 km ENE30°24°439 mm

The Almanac · Vaisala 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 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 416 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Vaisala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°450 mm12 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
February30°24°365 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦
March30°23°315 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April29°23°246 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
May29°23°171 mm11 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
June29°23°144 mm13 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦
July28°22°150 mm13 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
August28°22°126 mm14 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
September28°23°211 mm14 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October29°23°352 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
November29°23°338 mm10 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
December29°23°416 mm11 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vaisala in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vaisala in December?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 416 mm (16.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 416 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Vaisala?

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

How long are the days in Vaisala in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 55 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 11 h 20 min.

Does it snow in Vaisala in December?

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

What should I pack for Vaisala in December?

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

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