December is a cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Gibraltar and not really recommended. December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Gibraltar for any length of time. Consider visiting Gibraltar in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
The average maximum temperature in Gibraltar in December is 17°. The average maximum temperature is 19° in the previous month and 16° in the next month.
The average temperature in Gibraltar in December is 14°. The average temperature ranges is 16° in the previous month and 13° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Gibraltar in December is 12°. The minimum temperature is 14° in the previous month and 11° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Gibraltar in December are 9.7 and there are 5 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it a sunny month that is overcast at times.
The ultraviolet index in Gibraltar in December is typically 2.4 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Gibraltar in December is 17.2° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.
The average total rainfall in Gibraltar in December is 12.3cm and on average there are 10.6 rainy days in December making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Gibraltar in December is 12° which is very comfortable. The dew point is 14° in the previous month and 11° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Gibraltar in December is typically 89%. The maximum relative humidity is 89.2% in the previous month and 89.2% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Gibraltar in December is typically 75.2%. The average relative humidity is 75.3% in the previous month and 75.4% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Gibraltar in December is typically 34kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 30kmh in the previous month and 32kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Gibraltar in December is typically 21kmh. The average wind speed is 18kmh in the previous month and 20kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Gibraltar in December is from the West-Southwest.
