Gilgil weather in December (Kenya)

Is December a good time to explore Gilgil weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

For December, the weather in Gilgil is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.

Precipitation

Gilgil in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 233 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, June, July, August, September and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gilgil, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 57% *  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Gilgil, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kenya? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kenya. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.