December weather forecast
Vabbinfaru, Maldives

December in Vabbinfaru marks the year-end with a slight uptick in rainfall to 195mm (7.68"), along with a distinct drop in sunshine hours to seven per day. The island's ambient temperatures hover between 25°C (77°F) at night and 30°C (86°F) during the day. The sea temperature falls to 28°C (82.4°F), subdued but still inviting for swimming and marine activities. Despite marking the commencement of a cooler phase, December in Vabbinfaru remains a time of tropical charm.

Temperature

Vabbinfaru's lowest average temperatures are recorded in January, June through December, reaching a high of 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall

In Vabbinfaru, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 195mm (7.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Vabbinfaru, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 1933mm (76.1") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Vabbinfaru are January, February, October and December, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: Surface water temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are seen as ideal and highly pleasant for extended enjoyment in all water activities.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Vabbinfaru is December, with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Vabbinfaru, Maldives, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:05 +05.

Sunshine

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 reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 11 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Practice every precaution of necessity, unprotected skin and eyes might burn in minutes. 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. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. One must apply and reapply generously an SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen every two hours or after an outdoor workout or swim. Attention! UV radiation is ramped up when reflecting off sand and water surfaces.