Weather in December in Tanzania
Thinking about venturing to Tanzania this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Tanzania in December?
Tanzania has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Mount Kilimanjaro at 22°C to very hot in Kwangwazi at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Kwangwazi and 14°C in Mount Kilimanjaro. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pangani with an average of 66 mm to heavy rainfall in Ngorongoro with 868 mm.Average sunshine
The city Dar es Salaam usually sees around 240 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Tanzania, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tanzania's yearly weather, check out our Tanzania climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Tanzania?
Dar es Salaam
In December Dar es Salaam generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Zanzibar City
In December Zanzibar City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Nungwi
In December Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jambiani
In December Jambiani generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Moshi
In December Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Tanzania?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Tanzania with overall tolerable weather in Dar es Salaam. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Tanzania is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Dar es Salaam. In contrast, April tends to have poor weather conditions.
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