Aberdare National Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in December.

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Maasai Mara National Reserve Nyeri Mweiga Talek

Thinking about venturing to Aberdare National Park, Kenya this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Aberdare National Park in December

Aberdare National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. December in Aberdare National Park generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Nyeri to 29°C (84°F) in Maasai Mara National Reserve. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Maasai Mara National Reserve and 12°C (54°F) in Nyeri.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Aberdare National Park, Kenya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Maasai Mara National Reserve with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Nyeri with 167 mm (6.6 in).

Explore Aberdare National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Aberdare National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Maasai Mara National Reserve)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Aberdare National Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Aberdare National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Aberdare National Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Aberdare National Park, Kenya?

Temperature range in Aberdare National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in Aberdare National Park (December)

Nyeri

In December Nyeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
220 mm (8.7 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
14 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Mweiga

In December Mweiga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
195 mm (7.7 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Maasai Mara National Reserve

In December Maasai Mara National Reserve generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Talek

In December Talek generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aberdare National Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Maasai Mara National Reserve 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Nyeri 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Mweiga 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Talek 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)

Aberdare National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in December?

December in Aberdare National Park, Kenya brings pleasant weather. In Nyeri, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in December?

Average temperatures in Aberdare National Park, Kenya during December range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Nyeri.

Does Aberdare National Park, Kenya get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Aberdare National Park, Kenya, with Nyeri averaging around 167 mm (6.6 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Aberdare National Park, Kenya?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Nyeri, December might be a good time to visit Aberdare National Park, Kenya.

Generally speaking, February, June, August and September provide perfect weather in Nyeri. On the other hand, the months of April and November tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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