December weather forecastHammamet, Tunisia

An old medina building in the brown sandy shores of Hammamet in Tunisia

December

Weather in December

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.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Hammamet, is 17°C (62.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to 9°C (48.2°F).

In December, in Hammamet, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Hammamet, in December, the average water temperature is 17.8°C (64°F). For most, swimming in 17.8°C (64°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

On the first day of December in Hammamet, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 17:12 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Hammamet, Tunisia, is 5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Hammamet, Tunisia, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hammamet, Tunisia, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average temperature in December
Hammamet, Tunisia

Average high temperature in December: 17°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15°C).

Average low temperature in December: 9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (7°C).

Average rainfall in December
Hammamet, Tunisia

Average rainfall in December: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hammamet, Tunisia

Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (10 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Hammamet, Tunisia

Average sea temperature in December: 17.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.6°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hammamet, Tunisia

Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h).