December weather forecastRwamagana, Rwanda

December

Weather in December

The last month of the year, December, brings temperatures varying from 14.7°C (58.5°F) to 24.5°C (76.1°F). A decrease in rainfall to 129mm (5.08") signals a slowdown in the wet season. Sunshine hours improve to 10.3 hours per day, offering brighter days before the year ends. The UV index remains at 5, while the cloud coverage remains notable at 35%. Rwamagana's December weather ensures a humid, yet festive end to the year in Rwanda's radiant city.

Temperature

Rwamagana measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F) in December, nearly consistent with the preceding month. December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 14.7°C (58.5°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 28.4 days. Throughout December, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Rwamagana, 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 05:40 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:08 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Rwamagana, the average high-temperature is 24.5°C (76.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.7°C (58.5°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In December, in Rwamagana, the rain falls for 28.4 days. Throughout December, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In Rwamagana, the average day length in December is 12h and 14min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:08 CAT.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 10.3h.

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

In Rwamagana, Rwanda, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rwamagana, 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
Rwamagana, 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
Rwamagana, 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
Rwamagana, 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
Rwamagana, 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
Rwamagana, 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
Rwamagana, 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
Rwamagana, 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
Rwamagana, 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
Rwamagana, 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
Rwamagana, 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).