December weather forecastKigali, Rwanda

Weather in December

As the year comes to a close, Kigali's weather in December reflects a soothing end. The degree of rainfall drops compared to November, accentuating the pleasant charm of the city. Temperatures tend to be stable, marking a calm transition into the new year. Despite the drop in rainfall, December carries a hint of humidity left behind by November. This culmination of varied weather patterns concludes the year’s weather trends in a distinctive style.

Temperature

As Kigali welcomes December, the average high-temperature records at a still moderately hot 26.4°C (79.5°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. In Kigali, an average nighttime temperature of 15.6°C (60.1°F) is expected during December.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout December, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kigali, Rwanda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133 days and collects up to 951mm (37.44") 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 05:41 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.

Sunshine

January, March through May, October through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kigali are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 12 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Enforce every key safety measure. Those with light skin might get burns in a matter of minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.