December weather forecast
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ponta do Sol, is still a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.2°C (75.6°F) and an average low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in November - a still warm 24.2°C (75.6°F). In December, the average low-temperature is 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Ponta do Sol, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation. In Ponta do Sol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 39.3 days and collects up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Ponta do Sol is 24.6°C (76.3°F).
Note: For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 7min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of December, in Ponta do Sol, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:16 -01.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in December transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly increases the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Ponta do Sol?

The average high-temperature, in December, is 24.2°C (75.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 22.9°C (73.2°F).

What are the least humid months in Ponta do Sol?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde.

What is the average humidity in December in Ponta do Sol?

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in Ponta do Sol in December?

In Ponta do Sol, in December, during 2.4 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the sea temperature in December in Ponta do Sol?

In December, the average sea temperature is 24.6°C (76.3°F). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 24.6°C (76.3°F).

What is the month with the shortest days in Ponta do Sol?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 7min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ponta do Sol?

The average day length in December in Ponta do Sol is 11h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ponta do Sol?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, in Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:16 -01.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ponta do Sol?

In Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ponta do Sol?

The months with the lowest UV index in Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde, are January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in December in Ponta do Sol?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Average temperature in December - Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (26.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (21.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.7°C).

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Average pressure in December
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Average pressure in December - Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (1013.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Average wind speed in December - Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde
  • Average wind speed in December: 25.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (28.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (18.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Average humidity in December - Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Average rainfall in December - Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall in December: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (31mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, April and May (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Average rainfall days in December - Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (9.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Average sea temperature in December - Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde
  • Average sea temperature in December: 24.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is October (26.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (23.1°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 7min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 8min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 7min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Average sunshine days in December - Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (17.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Average UV index in December - Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Average cloud cover in December - Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde

Average visibility in December - Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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