Songea weather in December (Tanzania)

How is December weather typically in Songea? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Songea typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 29°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 20°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Songea in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 224 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 21 days days of rain.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Songea climate page with graphs.

 

Songea, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 224 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 70%  

Where to go in Tanzania in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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