Nakuru weather in December (Kenya)

How is December weather typically in Nakuru? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Nakuru in December, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 25°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Nakuru in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 233 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 Nakuru climate page with graphs.

 

Nakuru, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 57%  

Sunshine 233 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Nakuru, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nakuru.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kenya? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kenya. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.