December weather forecast
Aksum, Ethiopia

December wraps up the year with the onset of winter in Aksum. With practically no rainfall, it resurrects the chills from January. The daylight hours continue to decrease, indicating the forthcoming longest night and shortest day of the year. The thermometer portrays readings from a low of 6.7°C (44.1°F) to a high of 25.7°C (78.3°F). Although December hosts a downfall in temperatures, the ethereal sunshine persists, preserving the beauty of Aksum intact.

Temperature

The shift into December finds Aksum, Ethiopia, at an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.7°C (78.3°F), closely comparable to November's conditions. A notable decrease from the day's highest temperature marks December, culminating in an average low of 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Aksum. Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Aksum, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:07 EAT.

Sunshine

January through May, October through December, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 9, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 9 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Without constant care, eyes and skin might suffer damage in a short time. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.