December weather forecast
Serrekunda, The Gambia

With the arrival of December, Serrekunda crowns the year with a delightful dry season weather. The city witnesses virtually no rainfall, thereby extending the stretch of clear, dry days. Cool evenings balance out the harsh daytime sun, bringing with them a refreshing contrast. The city revels in the glory of the dry season and becomes a hub of activity, making it particularly attractive to visitors. With comfortable temperatures and plenty of sunshine, December concludes the annual weather cycle in Serrekunda, The Gambia.

Temperature

During December, Serrekunda records an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), marking a slight divergence from November's 32°C (89.6°F). Against the backdrop of high daytime temperatures, an average low-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F) is noted during December nights in Serrekunda.

Rainfall

During December, Serrekunda regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, 1045mm (41.14") of rain is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 25°C (77°F).
Note: For any water activity, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed excellent and extremely satisfying for enduring periods.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of December, in Serrekunda, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:50 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Serrekunda is December, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 9 during December leads to these advisories:
Never neglect to protect yourself. Eyes and skin can suffer swift damage. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Directly after outdoor activities or swimming, a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+ should be applied generously and reapplied frequently. Caution! The Sun's UV rays become stronger due to reflections from water and sand.