December weather forecastGatare, Rwanda
December
Weather in December
Gatare wraps up the year with the highest rainfall in December, amounting to 167mm (6.57"). The weather turns relatively cold, and the cloud cover amplifies to 39% as the year comes to a close. This month has a characteristic chill in the air, making it distinct from the warmer November. Despite the high rainfall, Gatare basks under 12.3 hours of daylight. The city shivers under the blows of the wind that considerably lose speed in December, concluding the year.Temperature
December begins with an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.1°C (73.6°F), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. Throughout the December nights, Gatare encounters a low-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Gatare. Rain falls for 30.1 days and accumulates 167mm (6.57") 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 December, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:13 CAT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.UV index
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in Gatare are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gatare, Rwanda
- Average high temperature in December: 23.1°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.5°C).
Average pressure in December
Gatare, Rwanda
- Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Gatare, Rwanda
- Average wind speed in December: 4.1km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are May, June, July and August (5.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.1km/h).
Average humidity in December
Gatare, Rwanda
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).
Average rainfall in December
Gatare, Rwanda
- Average rainfall in December: 167mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (167mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (21mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Gatare, Rwanda
- Average rainfall days in December: 30.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and December (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (13.2 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gatare, Rwanda
- Average daylight in December: 12h and 18min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gatare, Rwanda
- Average sunshine days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Gatare, 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
Gatare, Rwanda
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Gatare, Rwanda
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).
