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Kenya Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kenya in December.

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Nairobi Diani Beach Mombasa Malindi

Are you planning a trip a to Kenya in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kenya in December

The weather in Kenya in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Nyeri at 22°C (72°F) to very hot in Lodwar at 36°C (97°F). At night it cools down to 25°C (77°F) in Lodwar and 12°C (54°F) in Nyeri.

For a closer look at conditions across Kenya, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mandera with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Mbita with 196 mm (7.7 in).

Average sunshine

December brings good sunshine to many areas. Nairobi sees around 257 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Kenya in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Kenya

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Kenya?

Temperature range in Kenya (December)

Precipitation variation in Kenya (December)

Nairobi

In December Nairobi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
257 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nairobi →

Diani Beach

In December Diani Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
258 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Diani Beach →

Malindi

In December Malindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Malindi →

Watamu

In December Watamu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Watamu →

Mombasa

In December Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
258 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Mombasa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kenya.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kenya in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nairobi 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Diani Beach 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Mombasa 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Malindi 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Kisumu 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Naivasha 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)

Kenya weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kenya in December?

Expect perfect weather across Kenya in December. The popular destination of Nairobi averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Kenya in December?

Nairobi averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Kenya get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kenya during December, with Nairobi averaging close to 65 mm (2.6 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kenya?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Kenya with overall perfect weather in Nairobi. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December offering mostly perfect weather in Nairobi.

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