December weather forecast
Butare, Rwanda

December

Weather in December

December provides a fitting end to the year in Butare with consistent weather conditions. Rainfall drops slightly to 144mm (5.67") thereby marking a gradual shift towards drier days. Skies remain mainly cloudy, reducing the amount of daily sunshine. Still, the average wind speed decreases to 4.4km/h (2.7mph), its lowest for the year, contributing to a calm atmosphere. As the year concludes, the city of Butare continues to present a pattern of high rainfall and stable temperatures.

Temperature

The start of December sees the average high-temperature at a still agreeable 22.6°C (72.7°F), showing little difference from November's 22.3°C (72.1°F). Butare encounters an average low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Butare, in December, during 28.9 rainfall days, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Butare, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.8 days and collects up to 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

Sunshine

In Butare, the average sunshine in December is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during December translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?
Butare in December has an average high-temperature of 22.6°C (72.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December in Butare is 83%.
How much does it rain in Butare in December?
In December, the rain falls for 28.9 days. Throughout December, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is accumulated.
When are the longest days?
With an average of 12h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Butare have in December?
In Butare, the average day length in December is 12h and 16min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Butare, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.1h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In Butare, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall in December: 144mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall days in December: 28.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average sunshine days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).

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