Ngorongoro weather in December (Tanzania)

What can you expect from the weather in Ngorongoro during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Ngorongoro generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Ngorongoro in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 868 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ngorongoro. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ngorongoro, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 868 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Tanzania in December

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

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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 Ngorongoro in December?

For visitors traveling to Ngorongoro, 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 in December.

Interested in more climate information?

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