December weather forecast
Kottayam, India

December, the first month of the winter in Kottayam, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23°C (73.4°F) and max 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Kottayam's average high-temperature clocks in at a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Kottayam experiences an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F) during December nights.

Rainfall

In Kottayam, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 3105mm (122.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kottayam.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:14 pm IST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kottayam is 7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 10. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 10 in December interprets into the following advice:
Stay protected; otherwise, skin and eyes can suffer rapid damage. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Use liberally and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every two hours and right after outdoor activities or a swim.