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'Utulau Weather in December

'Utulau in December

The short of it: 'Utulau in December averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 139 mm (5.5 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 28° · low 22° · rain 139 mm · daylight 13 h 25 min

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

Thirty years of records give 'Utulau an average December high of 28°, a low of 22° and some 139 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 139 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, 'Utulau runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Ha'alalo, 1 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in 'Utulau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 25 mm more rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
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
Ha'alaloTongatapu1 km W28°22°139 mm
Ha'akameTongatapu2 km W28°22°139 mm
TokomololoTongatapu2 km ENE29°22°136 mm
PeaTongatapu4 km ENE29°22°136 mm
Ha'ateihoTongatapu4 km E29°22°136 mm
HoumaTongatapu4 km WNW28°22°148 mm
Tofoa-KolouaTongatapu5 km NE29°22°146 mm
Sia'atoutaiTongatapu6 km NNE29°22°148 mm

The Almanac · 'Utulau 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 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 139 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of 'Utulau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°238 mm15 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
February30°24°255 mm15 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
March29°23°278 mm13 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
April29°22°263 mm17 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
May27°20°129 mm14 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
June26°20°120 mm15 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦
July25°19°120 mm15 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦
August25°18°120 mm15 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
September26°19°119 mm16 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October26°20°133 mm16 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November28°21°114 mm14 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
December28°22°139 mm16 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about 'Utulau in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in 'Utulau in December?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 139 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit 'Utulau?

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

How long are the days in 'Utulau 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 'Utulau in December?

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

What should I pack for 'Utulau in December?

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

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