December weather forecastKicukiro, Rwanda
December
Weather in December
Wrapping up the year, December arrives with an interesting mix of weather conditions in Kicukiro. Gradual reduction in rainfall and cloudy days indicates the city’s transition from the wet season of November to January’s less rainy, sunnier outline. A slight dip in temperature towards the latter half of the month offers the promise of another sunny New Year. Still, setting December apart is the longest exposure to sunshine, totaling up to 10.3 hours a day. As the city prepares for the year ahead, the aflame setting, foreshadowing the slowing rainfall and the return of sunnier days, combines to enrich Kicukiro’s captivating atmosphere during the year-end.Temperature
The transition from November to December sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.5°C (76.1°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. December nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a refreshing 14.7°C (58.5°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Kicukiro is 80%.Rainfall
In Kicukiro, during December, the rain falls for 28.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation. In Kicukiro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 279 days and collects up to 1291mm (50.83") of precipitation.Daylight
With an average of 12h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are February through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during December leads to these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Kicukiro, 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
Kicukiro, 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
Kicukiro, 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
Kicukiro, 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
Kicukiro, 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
Kicukiro, 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
Kicukiro, 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
Kicukiro, 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
Kicukiro, 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
Kicukiro, 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
Kicukiro, 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).
