December weather forecastKollam, India

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kollam, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 30°C (86°F) and 23°C (73.4°F).
The perfect water temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F) with 51mm (2.01") of accumulated rainfall and only 3 rainfall days, makes December a great period for swimming and other water activities.

Temperature

Shifting into December, Kollam records an average high-temperature of a hot 30°C (86°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. During the nights in December, Kollam experiences a consistent average temperature of 23°C (73.4°F).

Rainfall

In Kollam, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 2427mm (95.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Kollam, India, in December, the average water temperature is 28.4°C (83.1°F).
Note: For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:15 pm IST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 10, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 10 during December translates into the following guidance:
Stay protected; otherwise, skin and eyes can suffer rapid damage. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Even on a cloudy day, sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 should be used liberally and reapplied often, especially after a swim or outdoor activity. Attention! The reflection of both water and sand can increase the intensity of UV rays.