Weather in December
Wrapping up the year,
December characterises the autumn-to-winter switch in the atmospheric trends. As daylight hours hit their annual minimum, auroras adorn the early night sky more frequently. At a measured 28.3°C (82.9°F), the sea progressively gives in to the winter's cool spell. An overall gentle cool wave marks the exit of autumn and welcomes the relatively cooler months ahead. The interplay of waning light and cooler seas distinguishes December's weather in
Aur Atoll.
Sea temperature
In Aur Atoll, in December, the average water temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F).
Note: Water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as very warm, ensuring all water activities are pleasurable for extended periods without feeling uneasy.
Daylight
With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of December, in Aur Atoll, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:28 +12.