Kenya weather in December
Planning a getaway to Kenya this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Kenya in December?
The weather in Kenya in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Nyeri at 22°C to very warm in Lodwar at 36°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Lodwar and 12°C in Nyeri.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mandera with an average of 13 mm to heavy rainfall in Mbita with 196 mm. Meanwhile, Nairobi enjoys approximately 257 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Kenya, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kenya's yearly weather, check out our Kenya climate page.
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Average weather in Nairobi
In December Nairobi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Diani Beach
In December Diani Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Malindi
In December Malindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Watamu
In December Watamu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mombasa
In December Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best 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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