December weather forecast
Gabes, Tunisia

December in Gabes signifies the onset of winter with significantly cooler temperatures and a reduced number of daylight hours. An upward trend in relative humidity is observed while rainfall occurs more often than in November. The sea temperature continues to cool, influencing the overall climate. This month's temperature records indicate a high of 17.5°C (63.5°F) alongside a substantial 33mm (1.3") of rainfall.

Temperature

In Gabes, the average high-temperature in December gently drops from an agreeable 21.5°C (70.7°F) in November to a refreshing 17.5°C (63.5°F). Gabes experiences an average low-temperature of 8.4°C (47.1°F) in month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Gabes is 64%.

Rainfall

In Gabes, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 29 rainfall days, and 223mm (8.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Gabes, the average seawater temperature in December is 18°C (64.4°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 18°C (64.4°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:10. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:21 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Gabes.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Gabes. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.