Butterworth in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Butterworth in december 2026
The weather in Butterworth in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
65°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
16%
16%
13%
Weather at 12pm
76°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
18%
17%
17%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Moderate rain at times
29% of time
28%
18%
14%
Weather at 3am
58°F
41%
20%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Butterworth in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Butterworth in december.
The climate of Butterworth in december is tolerable
The weather in december in Butterworth is wet (with 5.8in of rainfall over 9 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 4.3in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate quite comfortable in that area this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 76°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 65°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Butterworth is 70°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Butterworth in december with a maximum record of 103°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2021. You can hope to have about 28 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 90% of time. And about 6 days with temperatures above 86°F.
On average, in Butterworth, the days of december last 14:16. Sunrise is at 04:55 and sets at 19:11.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
Butterworth: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Butterworth forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information
December: another location in South Africa?
If you want to go to South Africa in december, there are destinations with better weather than Butterworth:
In december, Cape Town, Kimberley, Port Nolloth, Upington, Vredendal and Augrabies Falls National Park have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Parc Kruger, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) and Pretoria have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Butterworth in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 103°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.8in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.04km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:11 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:16 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Butterworth in december 2025:
56°F to 81°F
59°F to 68°F
54°F to 67°F
52°F to 83°F
65°F to 86°F
56°F to 65°F
56°F to 79°F
63°F to 92°F
61°F to 65°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 94°F
65°F to 79°F
54°F to 65°F
50°F to 83°F
63°F to 97°F
65°F to 92°F
59°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 88°F
58°F to 79°F
59°F to 81°F
63°F to 94°F
67°F to 90°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 81°F
59°F to 61°F
59°F to 63°F
58°F to 70°F
61°F to 79°F
61°F to 94°F
67°F to 88°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in december
Cities near Butterworth:
| East London in december | good weather |
| Coffee Bay in december | tolerable weather |
| Mthatha in december | tolerable weather |
| Port St Johns in december | tolerable weather |
| Port Alfred in december | good weather |
| Kenton-on-Sea in december | good weather |
| Aliwal North in december | good weather |
| Kokstad in december | tolerable weather |
| Amakhala in december | good weather |
| The Wild Coast in december | tolerable weather |
| Cradock in december | perfect weather |
| Addo Elephant National Park in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Butterworth
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Weather data for Butterworth in december:
Weather data for Butterworth for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Butterworth. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Butterworth can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Butterworth.