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Songea Weather in December
December in Songea brings high temperatures, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and nights dropping to 20°C (68°F). The rainy season is in full swing this month, so frequent downpours are part of the picture.
Rainfall in Songea in December
Songea is in the rainy season in December, with rain on around 21 days and an average of 224 mm (8.8 in). Rain during the rainy season is significant rather than just light drizzle. Expect proper showers on most rainy days.
Temperature in Songea in December
December in Songea brings typical temperatures with highs around 29°C (84°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. At 20°C (68°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.For Songea itself, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
Songea Temperature in December
Min Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Max Temperature
29°C (84°F)
Chance of Rain
70%
Precipitation
224 mm (8.8 in)
Rainy days
21 days
Humidity
70%
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Historical weather records for Songea in December
Browse day-by-day weather records for Songea spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Songea historical weather extremes in December
Based on 20 years of weather observations in Songea between 2005 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
- Songea recorded its highest December temperature of 35°C (95°F) on December 3, 2022.
- On December 1, 2022, Songea saw its coldest December day with temperatures maxing out at 21°C (70°F).
- Songea registered its coldest December night on December 29, 2019, with temperatures dropping to 12°C (54°F).
- The wettest day in December Songea was on December 4, 2024 with 150 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation.
Best Places in Tanzania in December
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Songea in December
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in Songea in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling7/10 -
Walking7/10 -
Camping6/10 -
Outdoor sports7/10
Songea 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in December
Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Dar es Salaam
32°C (90°F) Paje
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