Katutura weather in December
In December, Katutura sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 64 mm of rain across 7.9 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 18 min at the start of December to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Katutura's 9th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Katutura's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- 7.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 6:07 AM – 7:29 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.9 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.3
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical December day in Katutura reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 16 |
| 2 | 30 | 16 |
| 3 | 30 | 16 |
| 4 | 30 | 16 |
| 5 | 30 | 16 |
| 6 | 30 | 16 |
| 7 | 30 | 16 |
| 8 | 30 | 16 |
| 9 | 30 | 16 |
| 10 | 30 | 16 |
| 11 | 30 | 16 |
| 12 | 30 | 16 |
| 13 | 30 | 16 |
| 14 | 30 | 16 |
| 15 | 30 | 16 |
| 16 | 30 | 16 |
| 17 | 30 | 16 |
| 18 | 30 | 17 |
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| 22 | 30 | 17 |
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| 25 | 30 | 17 |
| 26 | 30 | 17 |
| 27 | 30 | 17 |
| 28 | 30 | 17 |
| 29 | 30 | 17 |
| 30 | 30 | 17 |
| 31 | 30 | 17 |
Katutura weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 1st-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 17° | 131 | 12.8 | 13.2 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 28° / 16° | 143 | 13 | 12.8 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 27° / 15° | 89 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 6.5 |
| Apr | 25° / 12° | 29 | 4.8 | 11.5 | 8.2 |
| May | 23° / 8° | 4 | 0.6 | 10.9 | 9.3 |
| Jun | 21° / 5° | 0 | 0.1 | 10.6 | 9.0 |
| Jul | 21° / 5° | 0 | 0.1 | 10.8 | 8.9 |
| Aug | 23° / 7° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.2 | 9.5 |
| Sep | 27° / 11° | 5 | 1.1 | 11.9 | 8.6 |
| Oct | 29° / 14° | 13 | 3.5 | 12.5 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 30° / 15° | 34 | 5.8 | 13.1 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 30° / 16° | 64 | 7.9 | 13.4 | 5.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 29%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Cloudier (%) | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | 26 |
| 2 | 73 | 27 |
| 3 | 73 | 27 |
| 4 | 73 | 27 |
| 5 | 73 | 27 |
| 6 | 74 | 26 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 75 | 25 |
| 9 | 75 | 25 |
| 10 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 77 | 23 |
| 12 | 77 | 23 |
| 13 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 76 | 24 |
| 15 | 75 | 25 |
| 16 | 75 | 25 |
| 17 | 74 | 26 |
| 18 | 73 | 27 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 71 | 29 |
| 21 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 68 | 32 |
| 23 | 68 | 32 |
| 24 | 67 | 33 |
| 25 | 65 | 35 |
| 26 | 65 | 35 |
| 27 | 63 | 37 |
| 28 | 63 | 37 |
| 29 | 63 | 37 |
| 30 | 63 | 37 |
| 31 | 63 | 37 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Katutura gets around 64 mm of rain over 7.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 26% and peaks near 34% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 |
| 2 | 26 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 26 |
| 7 | 26 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 9 | 25 |
| 10 | 24 |
| 11 | 24 |
| 12 | 24 |
| 13 | 23 |
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| 20 | 24 |
| 21 | 25 |
| 22 | 26 |
| 23 | 27 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 30 |
| 28 | 31 |
| 29 | 32 |
| 30 | 33 |
| 31 | 34 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 85% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 |
| Comfortable (%) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 2 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 3 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 4 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 5 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 6 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 7 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 8 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 9 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 10 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 11 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 12 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 13 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 14 | 89 | 9 | 2 |
| 15 | 89 | 9 | 2 |
| 16 | 89 | 9 | 2 |
| 17 | 90 | 8 | 2 |
| 18 | 89 | 8 | 3 |
| 19 | 88 | 9 | 3 |
| 20 | 87 | 9 | 4 |
| 21 | 87 | 9 | 4 |
| 22 | 85 | 10 | 5 |
| 23 | 85 | 10 | 5 |
| 24 | 83 | 11 | 6 |
| 25 | 82 | 12 | 6 |
| 26 | 80 | 13 | 7 |
| 27 | 79 | 14 | 7 |
| 28 | 77 | 15 | 8 |
| 29 | 76 | 16 | 8 |
| 30 | 75 | 17 | 8 |
| 31 | 74 | 18 | 8 |
Wind in December
Winds average 10 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 18 min at the start of December to 13 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:03 AM to 6:14 AM, and sunset from 7:20 PM to 7:36 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:36 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 6:03 | 7:20 |
| 2 | 13.3 | 6:03 | 7:21 |
| 3 | 13.3 | 6:03 | 7:21 |
| 4 | 13.3 | 6:03 | 7:22 |
| 5 | 13.3 | 6:04 | 7:23 |
| 6 | 13.3 | 6:04 | 7:23 |
| 7 | 13.3 | 6:04 | 7:24 |
| 8 | 13.3 | 6:04 | 7:24 |
| 9 | 13.3 | 6:05 | 7:25 |
| 10 | 13.3 | 6:05 | 7:26 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 6:05 | 7:26 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 6:05 | 7:27 |
| 13 | 13.4 | 6:06 | 7:27 |
| 14 | 13.4 | 6:06 | 7:28 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 6:06 | 7:29 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 6:07 | 7:29 |
| 17 | 13.4 | 6:07 | 7:30 |
| 18 | 13.4 | 6:08 | 7:30 |
| 19 | 13.4 | 6:08 | 7:31 |
| 20 | 13.4 | 6:08 | 7:31 |
| 21 | 13.4 | 6:09 | 7:32 |
| 22 | 13.4 | 6:09 | 7:32 |
| 23 | 13.4 | 6:10 | 7:33 |
| 24 | 13.4 | 6:10 | 7:33 |
| 25 | 13.4 | 6:11 | 7:34 |
| 26 | 13.4 | 6:11 | 7:34 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 6:12 | 7:34 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 6:12 | 7:35 |
| 29 | 13.4 | 6:13 | 7:35 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 6:13 | 7:35 |
| 31 | 13.4 | 6:14 | 7:36 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 7.9 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.67 kWh/m² to a high of 7.9 kWh/m² in December across the year — December's 7.9 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.7 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Katutura
None of Katutura's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Katutura's rainy season runs January–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Katutura?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Katutura for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Katutura in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Katutura sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 16°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 8 days see rain.
UV index in Katutura in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Katutura peaks around January 14 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 15 | Extreme |
Air quality in Katutura in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Katutura is worst in August — around 31 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.0× the cleanest month (January, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 18 | 13 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 21 | Moderate |
| May | 25 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 31 | Moderate |
| Sep | 28 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Katutura?
Katutura sits at 22.5°S, 17.1°E, 1,630 m above sea level, in Namibia. The nearest listed city is Windhoek, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Katutura
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Katutura.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Katutura has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 115 m around an average of 1,629 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 698 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,512 m.
The land around Katutura is covered by artificial surfaces (61%) and shrubs (28%) within 3 km, shrubs (83%) within 16 km, and shrubs (84%) within 80 km.
Namibia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / M
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,876
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 11.2
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 34.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Katutura (-22.5231°, 17.0603°, elevation 1,630 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).