December weather forecastGitarama, Rwanda

December

Weather in December

December concludes the year in Gitarama, Rwanda with a predictable weather pattern of high rainfall to the tune of 129mm (5.08") occurring over 28.4 days. The month experiences moderate temperatures ranging from 14.7°C (58.5°F) at night to 24.5°C (76.1°F) in the day. The constant daylight hours teamed with 10.3 sunshine hours brighten the rainy days. Albeit the decreased wind speeds of 4.7km/h (2.9mph), the stable pressure of 1013.3mb maintains the warm and pleasing climate, balancing the heavier precipitation.

Temperature

Entering December in Gitarama, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from November's 24°C (75.2°F). An average nighttime temperature of 14.7°C (58.5°F) is recorded during December.

Humidity

In Gitarama, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Gitarama, in December, during 28.4 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gitarama, Rwanda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 279 days and collects up to 1291mm (50.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of December, in Gitarama, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:11 CAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gitarama are February through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Gitarama, is 24.5°C (76.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 14.7°C (58.5°F).

In Gitarama, Rwanda, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In Gitarama, in December, it is raining for 28.4 days, with typically 129mm (5.08") of accumulated precipitation.

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

The average day length in December in Gitarama, Rwanda, is 12h and 14min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, in Gitarama, Rwanda, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:11 CAT.

With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Gitarama, Rwanda.

The average sunshine duration in December is 10.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index are February through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gitarama is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gitarama, Rwanda

  • Average high temperature in December: 24.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (13.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Gitarama, Rwanda

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gitarama, Rwanda

  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7km/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 November (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gitarama, Rwanda

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Gitarama, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall in December: 129mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (186mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gitarama, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall days in December: 28.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and November (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gitarama, 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: 10h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gitarama, Rwanda

  • Average sunshine days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gitarama, Rwanda

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Gitarama, Rwanda

  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Gitarama, Rwanda

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (8km).