December weather forecast and climate
Lilongwe, Malawi

December, the first month of the summer, in Lilongwe, is still a warm month, with average temperature fluctuating between 27°C (80.6°F) and 17°C (62.6°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops, from a tropical 30°C (86°F) in November, to a warm 27°C (80.6°F). The average low-temperature, in Lilongwe, is 17°C (62.6°F).

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout December, 179mm (7") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82 rainfall days, and 843mm (33.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Lilongwe is December, with an average of 12.9h of daylight.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

Months with the highest UV index in Lilongwe are January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to the UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 12 in December transform into the following instructions:
Practice all essential precautions. Protection against sun damage is crucial. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.