Ladysmith in December
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very wet: about 19 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
19Rainy days (180 mm)
13:49 hDaylight
05:03Sunrise · 18:51 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Very wet: about 19 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 16°C | 171 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.2 |
| February | 28°C | 17°C | 143 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.9 |
| March | 27°C | 15°C | 116 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| April | 25°C | 12°C | 57 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 23°C | 8°C | 21 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
| June | 21°C | 5°C | 14 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
| July | 21°C | 5°C | 16 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.6 |
| August | 23°C | 7°C | 28 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| September | 26°C | 10°C | 39 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 27°C | 12°C | 101 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 27°C | 14°C | 137 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 28°C | 16°C | 180 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ladysmith in December?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Ladysmith?
The best months are May, June, July, August.