December weather forecast
Seychelles International Airport, Seychelles

The year rounds out with December, which conserves November's erratic weather. As Seychelles International Airport experiences an increase in rainfall, the humidity levels also intensify. Concurrently, daylight slowly advances, belying the escalating precipitation. Holidaymakers interested in beach activities might encounter rain-soaked sands, yet the warm sea nonetheless beckons. Firmly nestled between the year's extremities, December brings out Seychelles’s resilience under shifting weather patterns.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in December in Seychelles International Airport, Seychelles, at a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), mirrors November's climate. Seychelles International Airport observes an average nighttime temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) during December.

Rainfall

In Seychelles International Airport, during December, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 271mm (10.67") of precipitation. In Seychelles International Airport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187 days and collects up to 2258mm (88.9") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Seychelles International Airport, the average seawater temperature in December is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: Water activities in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable even during extended periods.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Seychelles International Airport, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:32 +04.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 12 during December translates into the following directions:
Implement every essential safety step. Individuals with fair skin might receive burns in less than 5 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher should be applied generously and frequently reapplied even on cloudy days, especially after each swim or outdoor workout. Warning! Reflective surfaces like sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.