December weather forecast
Djibouti

December in Djibouti represents the height of the relatively cooler season. Average temperatures decline to their lowest for the year, generally fluctuating between 23°C (73.4°F) and 29°C (84.2°F). This trend is mirrored in Djibouti City, which, due to the moderating influence of the sea, sees temperatures slightly tempered compared to inland areas.

In terms of rainfall, December experiences a small increase, with average precipitation reaching approximately 30mm (1.18"). While this marks one of the wetter months in Djibouti, the weather remains largely clear, with about 7 to 8 hours of sunshine each day, maintaining generally bright conditions.

When compared with November, December sees marginally lower temperatures and a slight increase in rainfall. These changes affirm the shift away from the hot, dry season and the arrival of the cooler, slightly wetter period. As January approaches, temperatures start to rise slightly, signalling the slow transition back towards the hot season.

In the highland town of Tadjoura, temperatures in December remain slightly lower than the national average. Despite this minor difference, the overall climate conditions in Tadjoura largely reflect the general climate patterns of Djibouti during this month.

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• Djibouti - December »
  November and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Djibouti. With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Djibouti.
• Ali Sabieh - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Ali Sabieh is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Ali Sabieh is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
• Obock - December »
  December in Obock welcomes the year's end with a further decline in sea temperature, settling at 27.3°C (81.1°F), and relatively shorter daylight hours. December has the shortest days of the year in Obock with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
• Dikhil - December »
  The advent of December in Dikhil presents an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. The month with the least rainfall in Dikhil is December, when 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically aggregated.
• Arta - December »
  With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Arta. On the first day of December in Arta, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:42.
• Holhol - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Holhol with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight. January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Holhol, Djibouti.
• Dorra - December »
  In Dorra during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in Dorra is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
• Galafi - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Galafi, Djibouti, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight. The months with the least sunshine in Galafi, Djibouti, are November and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.
• Alaili Dadda - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Alaili Dadda, Djibouti, is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Alaili Dadda is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
• Balho - December »
  January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Balho, Djibouti. January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Balho, Djibouti.
• Randa - December »
  December's weather in Randa is the epitome of Djibouti's mild winter, offering a refreshing contrast to the intense heat experienced during the summer. The months with the least sunshine in Randa are November and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.
• Yoboki - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Yoboki is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight. In Yoboki, Djibouti, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.