December weather forecast
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

December wraps up the year with a pleasant balance of warmth and coolness in Bahir Dar. The month continues the dry spell of November, recording an all-time low rainfall of 6mm (0.24"), the least after January and February. The mild December weather provides an ideal setting for enjoying Bahir Dar's iconic Christmas celebrations, known as Genna. As the city is illuminated in bright sunshine during the day and cool whispers of the night, the lakeside city truly sparkles. All in all, December's weather paints a bright and lively picture of Bahir Dar, ushering in the new year on a scintillating note.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Bahir Dar during December is a still moderately hot 28°C (82.4°F), showing a negligible deviation from November. A noticeable downturn in temperature characterizes the December nights, averaging at a frosty 8°C (46.4°F).

Rainfall

In Bahir Dar, in December, during 1 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bahir Dar, there are 125 rainfall days, and 1416mm (55.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bahir Dar.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 10. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 10 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Always use protective measures; unprotected skin might suffer damage in a short span. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. For safety, always use sunscreen with a 30 SPF rating or higher. It not only protects from sunburn but also from the adverse effects of Sun's radiation.