December weather forecast
Butare, Rwanda

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Weather in December

December provides a fitting end to the year in Butare with consistent weather conditions. Rainfall drops slightly to 144mm (5.67") thereby marking a gradual shift towards drier days. Skies remain mainly cloudy, reducing the amount of daily sunshine. Still, the average wind speed decreases to 4.4km/h (2.7mph), its lowest for the year, contributing to a calm atmosphere. As the year concludes, the city of Butare continues to present a pattern of high rainfall and stable temperatures.

Temperature

The transition into December in Butare, Rwanda, shows a subtle variation to a still pleasant 22.6°C (72.7°F) from November's 22.3°C (72.1°F) in the average high-temperature. During December, Butare experiences an average low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Butare is 83%.

Rainfall

In Butare, in December, during 28.9 rainfall days, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Butare, Rwanda, there are 272.8 rainfall days, and 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of December, in Butare, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The months with the lowest UV index in Butare are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Butare in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Butare, records 22.6°C (72.7°F), while the low-temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Butare?

The average relative humidity in December in Butare, Rwanda, is 83%.

How much does it rain in Butare in December?

In Butare, Rwanda, in December, during 28.9 rainfall days, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When are the longest days in Butare?

With an average of 12h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Butare, Rwanda.

How many hours of daylight does Butare have in December?

The average day length in December in Butare is 12h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Butare?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Butare?

The average sunshine duration in December is 10.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Butare?

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

When is the lowest UV index in Butare?

The months with the lowest UV index in Butare are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in December in Butare?

In Butare, Rwanda, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Butare, Rwanda

Average temperature in December - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Butare, Rwanda

Average pressure in December - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Butare, Rwanda

Average wind speed in December - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Butare, Rwanda

Average humidity in December - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Butare, Rwanda

Average rainfall in December - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall in December: 144mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Butare, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in December - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall days in December: 28.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Butare, Rwanda

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Butare, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in December - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average sunshine days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Butare, Rwanda

Average UV index in December - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Butare, Rwanda

Average cloud cover in December - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Butare, Rwanda

Average visibility in December - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).

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