December weather forecast
Mahdia, Tunisia

December in Mahdia, Tunisia, brings the year to a close with definitive winter characteristics. A continuation of the gradual decline started in November, the city experiences its coolest temperatures. The final month of the year sees rainfall inching up to 49mm (1.93"), establishing itself as a winter month. With the shortest daylight hours, most days remain overshadowed with clouds. The UV index dipping to 2 is representative of fewer hours of daylight, suggesting limited exposure to the sun.

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change in Mahdia, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's moderate 14.4°C (57.9°F) to a frosty 9.9°C (49.8°F). December in Mahdia generally records an average low-temperature of 2.8°C (37°F).

Rainfall

In Mahdia, Tunisia, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. In Mahdia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 54 days and collects up to 392mm (15.43") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Mahdia, Tunisia, in December, the average water temperature is 18.1°C (64.6°F).
Note: Swimming in 18.1°C (64.6°F) is not a pleasurable activity for the majority of people. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mahdia, Tunisia.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of December, in Mahdia, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:13 CET.

Sunshine

January, February, November and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mahdia are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.