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Pelehake Weather in December

Pelehake in December

The short of it: Pelehake in December averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 159 mm (6.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 22° · rain 159 mm · daylight 13 h 25 min

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

Thirty years of records give Pelehake an average December high of 29°, a low of 22° and some 159 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 159 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 25 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Pelehake runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Malapo, 2 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Pelehake, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 30 mm more rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 25 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MalapoTongatapu2 km NW29°22°161 mm
HolongaTongatapu2 km N29°22°161 mm
TatakamotongaTongatapu4 km NNE29°22°155 mm
VainīTongatapu4 km WNW29°22°150 mm
Mu‘aTongatapu4 km NE29°22°155 mm
LongotemeTongatapu5 km NW29°22°150 mm
LapahaTongatapu5 km NE29°22°155 mm
Ha'asiniTongatapu5 km SE29°22°155 mm

The Almanac · Pelehake 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 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 159 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Pelehake by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°249 mm15 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
February30°23°257 mm15 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
March30°23°274 mm13 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
April29°22°231 mm16 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
May27°20°131 mm14 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
June26°20°118 mm15 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦
July25°18°122 mm15 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦
August25°18°117 mm15 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
September26°19°119 mm16 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October26°20°151 mm16 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November28°21°129 mm14 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
December29°22°159 mm16 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pelehake in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pelehake in December?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 159 mm (6.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 159 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Pelehake?

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

How long are the days in Pelehake in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 13 h 25 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 10 h 51 min.

Does it snow in Pelehake in December?

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

What should I pack for Pelehake in December?

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

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