December weather forecastMakokou, Gabon

Weather in December

December concludes the year on a moderate note after the heavy downpours of the previous months, with rainfall further reducing to 105mm (4.13"). The temperatures, daylight hours, sunshine hours, and UV Index persist in their steadiness. The cold spell ceases in Makokou, Gabon as December witnesses a slight increase in the minimum temperatures to 20°C (68°F). This marks the subtle onset of the forthcoming warmer months.

Temperature

December begins with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 20°C (68°F) is observed.

Rainfall

In Makokou, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 105mm (4.13") of accumulated precipitation. In Makokou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 1626mm (64.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:14 WAT.

Sunshine

In Makokou, Gabon, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 12 during December leads to these advisories:
Adopt all important safety measures, unprotected skin may burn rapidly. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. To protect your skin and immune system, apply a sunscreen of 30 SPF or higher. This prevents sunburn and damage from the Sun's rays.