December weather forecast
Taif, Saudi Arabia

December in Taif, Saudi Arabia, embraces the pleasant chill of winter. Winter months confirm their arrival with an average high temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F). The city experiences minimal rainfall, making it a dry end of the year. With lower daylight hours and the shortest day of the year falling in this month, winter becomes a reality. The blend of lower temperatures, moderate rainfall, and sustained humidity foretell the unique weather characteristics to be expected in the following January.

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), closely aligned with November's 26.7°C (80.1°F). December nights show a substantial disparity from the daytime peak with an average low-temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Taif are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In December, in Taif, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout December, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34 rainfall days, and 179mm (7.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Taif.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:46 +03.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Taif.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in December translates into this advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.