December weather forecast
Hammamet, Tunisia

December's weather ushers Hammamet into the winter season. Not only does the city experience a further drop in temperatures, but the sea also cools down considerably. Concretely, December registers the highest rainfall across the year, amounting to 60mm (2.36") over an average of 10 days. Although the sun shines for fewer hours per day, there is ample sunshine offered. Given the short daylight hours, indoor activities are favored over beach tourism at this time of the year.

Temperature

December's arrival in Hammamet signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from an agreeable 20°C (68°F) in November to an enjoyable 17°C (62.6°F). Hammamet records an average low of 9°C (48.2°F) throughout the nights in December.

Rainfall

In Hammamet, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hammamet, there are 76 rainfall days, and 428mm (16.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 17.8°C (64°F).
Note: For the majority, swimming in 17.8°C (64°F) does not offer a pleasant experience. Below 21°C (69.8°F), the difficulty in controlling breathing escalates.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hammamet, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 17:12 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hammamet, Tunisia. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.