December weather forecast
Bunlap, Vanuatu

Continuing from November, December exhibits a steady climb in temperatures in Bunlap. While rainfall takes a slight upturn, there are more sunshine hours, enabling more daylight activities. The end of the year marks a persistent high UV index, signaling significant sun intensity. Despite these conditions, sea temperatures remain fairly constant. With the total December rainfall measured at 248mm (9.76"), the year concludes on a wet note.

Temperature

A high-temperature average of a still warm 28°C (82.4°F) characterizes December, identical to November. Bunlap reports an average low-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) during the nights of December.

Rainfall

In Bunlap, in December, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 248mm (9.76") of accumulated precipitation. In Bunlap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 218 days and collects up to 2859mm (112.56") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January through April and December, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: Water activities in surface temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are seen as exceptional and extremely agreeable for lengthened time spans.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 18:21 +11.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January, August through December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Bunlap. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 12 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Employ every crucial safety step. Those with fair skin could experience burns in a matter of minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Despite the cloudy weather, sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 30 should be liberally applied and reapplied, including after a swim or outdoor activity. Caution! The mirror effect of sand and water ups the UV radiation strength.