December weather forecast
Chamarel, Mauritius

December weather in Chamarel culminates the tropical trends of preceding months. Maintaining a temperate climatic palette, average temperatures fluctuate from 24.7°C (76.5°F) to 27.6°C (81.7°F), welcoming the holiday season in a warm ambience. Despite an increment in the frequency of rainfall, the sunlight hours and visibility remain steady, acknowledging the month's vibrant festivities. Even with the high humidity, December symbolizes the advent of summer and rings in the New Year with a striking balance of sunshine and showers. Eventually, December provides an appetizing climate wrapper that appeals to the influx of tourists seeking a warm year-end escape in Chamarel, Mauritius.

Temperature

The arrival of December sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.6°C (81.7°F), hardly diverging from November's 26.3°C (79.3°F). Chamarel's average temperature throughout the nights in December exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at a still moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is calculated to be a hot 30°C (86°F). If one continues to be active during exposure, it might cause tiredness and subsequent heat cramps.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Chamarel, Mauritius, in December, during 18.3 rainfall days, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chamarel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.3 days and collects up to 645mm (25.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:54 +04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during December translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.