December weather forecast
Filitheyo, Maldives

Rounding off the year, December in Filitheyo, Maldives, exhibits a slight decline across all weather parameters. The rainfall dwindles to 198mm (7.8") marking a receding trend from the previous month. Notably, the daylight hours record the shortest span in the year, touching down to just 11.9 hours a day. However, the warmth persists as the temperature scale remains stable in the pleasant range. As the year turns anew, anticipate a reflex to the weather conditions observed at the beginning of the year.

Temperature

The coldest months are January, June through December, with an average high-temperature of 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall

In December, in Filitheyo, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 198mm (7.8") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 1938mm (76.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

January, February, October and December, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: Water temperatures in the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are warm and delightful, ensuring comfort during water activities over extended periods.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Filitheyo, with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Filitheyo, Maldives, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:09 +05.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June, July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 11, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 11 turns into the following recommendations:
Take every essential safety procedure. Individuals with fair skin could sustain burns in less than 5 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be used liberally and reapplied every two hours or post an outdoor workout or swim. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly increases the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.