December weather forecastGondar, Ethiopia

December

Weather in December

The climatic conditions in Gondar reach the end-of-the-year pinnacle in December. The city observes the second lowest rainfall of the year at 5mm (0.2"). The comfortable weather from November persists through December, concluding the year on a pleasant note. Sunshine rules the days as the cloud cover decreases further, offering clear, sunny days.

Temperature

Upon the onset of December, Gondar witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Gondar receives a consistent average low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F) in December, a substantial dip from the day's heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Gondar, Ethiopia, is 41%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.6 rainfall days, and 867mm (34.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Gondar, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gondar, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Gondar, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:15 EAT.

Sunshine

In Gondar, the average sunshine in December is 9.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gondar, Ethiopia, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Gondar, Ethiopia, vary between a high-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and a low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).

In Gondar, the average relative humidity in December is 41%.

In Gondar, Ethiopia, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Gondar.

The month with the shortest days in Gondar, Ethiopia, is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Gondar, Ethiopia, is 11h and 24min.

On the first day of December in Gondar, Ethiopia, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:15 EAT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gondar, Ethiopia, is 9.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (21.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (12.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average humidity in December: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (28%).

Average rainfall in December
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average rainfall in December: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (233mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.2 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and May (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (7km).