Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Pretoria, South Africa, during December is characterized by an average temperature of 22°C (72°F). Highs can soar to 33°C (92°F), while lows may dip to 13°C (55°F). Typically, the humidity level in Pretoria throughout December hovers around 72%.
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In December, Pretoria averages 150 mm (5.9 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 15 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 42 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 12 hours 4 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 41% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In December, the UV Index in Pretoria reaches a maximum of 16, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | High | Moderate | Low | ||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||