Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Kenya this December.
Kenya, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 22°C (72°F) in Nyeri to 36°C (97°F) in Lodwar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Lodwar and 12°C (54°F) in Nyeri.
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Average daytime highs in Kenya during December reach about 26°C (79°F) in Nairobi.
Nighttime temperatures in Nairobi typically drop to around 15°C (59°F) in December.
Based on our systematic data collection, Lodwar has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 36°C (97°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 25°C (77°F).
The coldest city in December in Kenya is Nyeri when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 22°C (72°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 12°C (54°F).
Nairobi enjoys close to 257 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 27°C (81°F) in Mombasa this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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