December weather forecast
Kawthoung, Myanmar

December lands as the least rain-impacted month, registering a meager 34mm (1.34") of rainfall, bringing the city back to the drier conditions experienced in the first part of the year. A significant decrease in the number of rainy days, only 7 in total, allows an increase in the number of daylight hours. Despite entering cooler months, the consistent tropical nature of Kawthoung results in pleasantly warm weather. Reductions in seawater temperatures mirror the slight cooling in ambient conditions, but maintain a consistency that allows year-round water activities. Conclusion of the year is marked by a lowering of the UV index, concluding a full weather cycle in Kawthoung.

Temperature

Kawthoung's December showcases an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), hardly distinct from November's 29.6°C (85.3°F). In the month of December, Kawthoung witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Rainfall

In Kawthoung, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kawthoung, during the entire year, the rain falls for 194 days and collects up to 3958mm (155.83") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January, February and December, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Kawthoung.
Note: Water activities in surface temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are seen as exceptional and extremely agreeable for lengthened time spans.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kawthoung.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:45 +0630.

Sunshine

In Kawthoung, the average sunshine in December is 8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 10. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 10 in December translates into this advice:
Ensure you're always protected. Unprotected skin can get damaged in moments. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. One must apply and reapply generously an SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen every two hours or after an outdoor workout or swim. Warning! Sand and water reflections boost the intensity of UV exposure.