December weather forecastGatonde, Rwanda

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also an enjoyable month in Gatonde, Rwanda, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.5°C (65.3°F) and 10.8°C (51.4°F).

Temperature

Gatonde sees the arrival of December with an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 18.5°C (65.3°F), indicating a subtle variation from November. Throughout the month of December, Gatonde observes an average nighttime temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Gatonde, during December, the rain falls for 30.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 222mm (8.74") of precipitation. In Gatonde, Rwanda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 330.4 days and collects up to 2538mm (99.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:11 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in December translates into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 18.5°C (65.3°F) and 10.8°C (51.4°F) respectively.

In Gatonde, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Gatonde, during December, the rain falls for 30.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 222mm (8.74") of precipitation.

With an average of 12h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 12h and 13min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:11 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 8.3h.

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

18.2°C

18.5°C

19.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.9km/h

5.1km/h

6.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.7

3.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average high temperature in December: 18.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (20.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are May and June (17.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: 10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (12.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, June and December (10.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Gatonde, 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 (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average wind speed in December: 4.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average rainfall in December: 222mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (324mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (63mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in December: 30.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and October (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (21.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average daylight in December: 12h and 12min

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

Average sunshine in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (6.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0 days).

Average UV index in December
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).