December weather forecastTaravai, French Polynesia
December
Weather in December
December brings the year to a close with an average high temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F), initiating a transition back to the January weather patterns. Weather variations are minor, maintaining a beautiful balance between sunlight, rainfall, and wind activity. Despite the increased rainfall days, the visibility remains at the consistent 10km (6.2mi) throughout the month. The high visibility continues to benefit all, making Taravai's December a fantastic time for both locals and tourists to enjoy French Polynesia's marine beauty.Temperature
The arrival of December marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.4°C (77.7°F) from November's 24.1°C (75.4°F). Taravai maintains an average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) throughout December's nights.Humidity
October through December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Taravai, in December, during 19.9 rainfall days, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Taravai, there are 229.2 rainfall days, and 1101mm (43.35") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 18:49 -09.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Taravai is 9h.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Taravai. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Taravai, French Polynesia
- Average high temperature in December: 25.4°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (26.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (22.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are August and September (21.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Taravai, French Polynesia
- Average pressure in December: 1015.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.8mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Taravai, French Polynesia
- Average wind speed in December: 21.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (25km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (19.6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Taravai, French Polynesia
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October, November and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Taravai, French Polynesia
- Average rainfall in December: 107mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (119mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (51mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Taravai, French Polynesia
- Average rainfall days in December: 19.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (15.3 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Taravai, French Polynesia
- Average daylight in December: 13h and 30min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Taravai, French Polynesia
- Average sunshine days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (9.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Taravai, French Polynesia
- Average UV index in December: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Taravai, French Polynesia
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in December
Taravai, French Polynesia
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
