December weather forecast and climate
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, with average temperature varying between 26.3°C (79.3°F) and 27.6°C (81.7°F).

Temperature

In Malabo, the average high-temperature is essentially the same as in November - a still warm 27.6°C (81.7°F). In Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, in December, the average low-temperature is 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index is appraised at a tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature', 'feels like', 'real feel', or 'apparent temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Additional factors like clothing, differences in body mass, height, and shape, metabolic differences, and activity influence one's weather impression. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

January, April, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months in Malabo.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Malabo is December when the rain falls for 21.3 days and typically collects 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Malabo, the average seawater temperature in December is 28.4°C (83.1°F).
Note: For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

Daylight

January and December, with an average of 11.9h of daylight, are months with the shortest days.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, is December, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to the UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. 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.