Lake Nakuru National Park weather in December (Central, Kenya)

How does the December weather in Lake Nakuru National Park compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Lake Nakuru National Park during December, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

Lake Nakuru National Park in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 233 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, June, July, September and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, August, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Nakuru National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Nakuru National Park, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 57% *  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in December

Find out more about the weather in Kenya and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lake Nakuru National Park, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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