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Natal in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Natal in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Natal in December 2024

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Natal in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and approximately 2 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 3 rainy days and 30 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
26 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Natal has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Natal in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Natal for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +82°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +82°F.

Is Natal warm or cold in December?

Natal is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

December is one of the warmest months in Natal, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Natal in December

Natal weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+82°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+73°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+99°F+100°F
Rainfall
16 mm30 mm57 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%74%76%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
272623
Rainy days
136
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 16 mm to 30 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Natal in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Natal is gradually increasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Natal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 33 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Natal wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. October, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 15 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Natal?

This is the weather in Natal in December 2023:
1 December
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+82°F
2 December
☀️
+83°F
3 December
☁️
+83°F
4 December
🌧️
+82°F
5 December
☁️
+82°F
6 December
☁️
+83°F
7 December
☀️
+83°F
8 December
☀️
+83°F
9 December
☀️
+83°F
10 December
☁️
+83°F
11 December
🌧️
+84°F
12 December
☀️
+82°F
13 December
☀️
+83°F
14 December
☀️
+84°F
15 December
☁️
+83°F
16 December
☁️
+83°F
17 December
☁️
+83°F
18 December
☁️
+83°F
19 December
☀️
+83°F
20 December
☀️
+83°F
21 December
☁️
+83°F
22 December
☀️
+82°F
23 December
☁️
+83°F
24 December
🌧️
+81°F
25 December
🌧️
+82°F
26 December
🌧️
+84°F
27 December
☁️
+84°F
28 December
🌧️
+83°F
29 December
🌧️
+82°F
30 December
☁️
+83°F
31 December
🌧️
+82°F
In December 2023 Natal had 10 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Natal climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Natal in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+85°F) and the highest in 2003 (+92°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 78 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Natal in December:

Is December a good time to visit Natal?

December is a really good time to go to Natal. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Natal.

Can you sunbathe in Natal in December?

December is warm in Natal. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Natal rainy in December?

Natal is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Natal in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Natal in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Natal

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Natal, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.