Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in Rwanda with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Rwanda in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Rwanda with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 27°C, with nights close to 17°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Rwanda will be around 27°C, with nights close to 17°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 127 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 52% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Rwanda. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Rwanda in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
127 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Rwanda?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Rwanda. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Rwanda in December
With 32°C, Rwanda hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Rwanda
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Rwanda, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Rwanda
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Rwanda, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Rwanda.
Daily UV Index in December in Rwanda
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Rwanda, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Rwanda Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Rwanda, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Rwanda Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Rwanda, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Rwanda
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Rwanda. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Rwanda by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rwanda. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
