December
Weather in December
Temperature
Puducherry experiences lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) during January and December.Rainfall
In December, in Puducherry, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 162mm (6.38") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47 rainfall days, and 1240mm (48.82") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Puducherry, the average seawater temperature in December is 27°C (80.6°F).Note: For engaging in water activities including swimming and diving, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as perfect, providing pleasure for extended durations.
Daylight
With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:57 pm IST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Puducherry, India, is 7h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 9, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 9 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Apply generously and frequently reapply a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more even on cloudy days, particularly after a swim or outdoor exercise. Take caution! The UV rays from the Sun gain strength from sand and water reflections.
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Average temperature in December
Puducherry, India
- Average high temperature in December: 28°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and June (37°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (28°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 21°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20°C).
Average rainfall in December
Puducherry, India
- Average rainfall in December: 162mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (300mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (9mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Puducherry, India
- Average rainfall days in December: 6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Puducherry, India
- Average sea temperature in December: 27°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are April and May (29.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (26.8°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Puducherry, India
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min
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: 7h
The months with the most sunshine are February, March and April (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are June, July, August, September, October and November (Average sunshine: 6h).
Average UV index in December
Puducherry, India
- Average UV index in December: 9
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 9).
