December weather forecastBentem, Guinea-Bissau

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a sweltering month in Bentem, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.9°C (96.6°F) and 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Temperature

Bentem records an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.9°C (96.6°F) in December, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Throughout December nights, a significant departure from daytime temperatures, with an average low of 19.7°C (67.5°F), is recognized.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 21%.

Rainfall

January through March and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of December, in Bentem, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:41 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Bentem, the average high-temperature is 35.9°C (96.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 19.7°C (67.5°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 42°C (107.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Bentem is 21%.

January through March and December are months without rainfall.

In December, in Bentem, Guinea-Bissau, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 25min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, in Bentem, Guinea-Bissau, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:41 GMT.

In Bentem, Guinea-Bissau, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.

In Bentem, Guinea-Bissau, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average rainfall
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bentem, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average high temperature in December: 35.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Bentem, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bentem, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bentem, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average humidity in December: 21%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Bentem, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (188mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bentem, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bentem, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bentem, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Bentem, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May and June (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Bentem, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average cloud cover in December: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Bentem, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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