December weather forecastTimbuktu, Mali

Weather in December

In December, Timbuktu maintains its dry and mild weather pattern from November. With the average daytime temperature dropping to 30.4°C (86.7°F), December is one of the year's temperate months, ideal for outdoor activities. The volume and frequency of rain remain negligible, ensuring clear skies and long hours of daylight. Despite the cooler temperatures, the city remains engulfed in an abundance of sunlight. A decrease in the UV index signifies less intensive solar radiation, yet the need for sun protection persists.

Temperature

Timbuktu, Mali, in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a very hot 35.2°C (95.4°F) in November to a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F). A stark contrast in day to night temperatures can be seen in Timbuktu in December, with an average low-temperature of 13.5°C (56.3°F).

Rainfall

In December, in Timbuktu, the rain falls for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0mm (0") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.3 rainfall days, and 183mm (7.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Timbuktu, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:49 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Timbuktu is 8.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take extra precautions. Protection against sun damage is required. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.