December weather forecastAqaba, Jordan

Weather in December

December greets Aqaba with unmistakably cooler conditions, arguing strongly for the onset of winter. By reducing daylight hours and temperatures, December assures a crisper feel to the weather. However, not forgetting its desert climate, Aqaba avoids a harsh winter. With the lowest temperature remaining at 10.3°C (50.5°F), winters are mild and far from freezing. Despite the chill, December remains a beautiful time to explore Aqaba with its chilly, but enjoyable, holiday weather.

Temperature

Transition from November to December in Aqaba is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F) to an agreeable 21.8°C (71.2°F). In Aqaba, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to a fresh 10.3°C (50.5°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Aqaba, Jordan, is December, when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Aqaba, in December, the average water temperature is 23.2°C (73.8°F).
Note: Individual preferences to cold, influenced by conditions such as sunshine, wind, and surrounding temperature, play a part in the comfort of swimming in 23.2°C (73.8°F) waters. (As an aside, Olympic swimming standards dictate water temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:51 +03.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Caution! Sand and water surfaces escalate the UV intensity from the Sun.