December weather forecastPula, Croatia

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December

Weather in December

As the last month of the year, December sees the winter firmly install itself in Pula. With dropping temperatures and fading sunlight, the city feels the full effects of the cold season. Visitors can enjoy the gleefully decorated streets and parks in anticipation of the festive season and the coming New Year. Despite the cold, the charm of Pula rises a notch with snowflakes enhancing the city's majestic architectural brilliance. As the curtain falls on December, Pula wraps up the circle of weather transformation, ready to begin anew with another January just around the corner.

Temperature

The coldest period in Pula falls in January, February and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 10°C (50°F).

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 112mm (4.41") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Pula, Croatia, is 14.2°C (57.6°F).
Note: Being in 14.2°C (57.6°F) waters at 13°C (55.4°F) is discomforting, but anything below 10°C (50°F) can jeopardize breathing and induce cold shock, factoring in physical endurance.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pula, Croatia, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Pula, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

During January, February and December, Pula experiences its coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 10°C (50°F).

During December, Pula experiences an average high-temperature of 10°C (50°F) and a low-temperature of 4°C (39.2°F).

The month with the most rainfall in Pula, Croatia, is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 112mm (4.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Pula, Croatia, in December, the average water temperature is 14.2°C (57.6°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

December has the shortest days of the year in Pula, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Pula, Croatia, is 8h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, in Pula, Croatia, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

The months with the least sunshine in Pula, Croatia, are January, November and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

In Pula, Croatia, the average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Pula are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Pula, Croatia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in December
Pula, Croatia

Average high temperature in December: 10°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (28°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and December (10°C).

Average low temperature in December: 4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (18°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2°C).

Average rainfall in December
Pula, Croatia

Average rainfall in December: 112mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (112mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (48mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Pula, Croatia

Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April, May, June, November and December (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Pula, Croatia

Average sea temperature in December: 14.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (10.4°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pula, Croatia

Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 3h).