Central Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central, Kenya in December.

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Eldoret Kikuyu Limuru Lake Nakuru National Park

Planning a getaway to Central, Kenya this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Central in December

Central, Kenya is a region in Kenya. December in Central generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Lake Nakuru National Park at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Meru National Park at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Meru National Park and 12°C (54°F) in Lake Nakuru National Park.

For a closer look at conditions across Central, Kenya, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kikuyu with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Lake Nakuru National Park with 73 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in December. Eldoret typically receives 277 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Central in December

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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 Central

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

Temperature range in Central (December)

Precipitation variation in Central (December)

Eldoret

In December Eldoret generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
277 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Eldoret →

Kikuyu

In December Kikuyu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
257 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kikuyu →

Limuru

In December Limuru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
257 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Limuru →

Lake Nakuru National Park

In December Lake Nakuru National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
233 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lake Nakuru National Park →

Meru National Park

In December Meru National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
11 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Meru National Park →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central, in Kenya.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Eldoret 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Kikuyu 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Limuru 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Lake Nakuru National Park 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Meru National Park 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Central weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central, Kenya in December?

Expect perfect weather across Central, Kenya in December. The popular destination of Eldoret averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Central, Kenya in December?

In Eldoret, the average daytime high in December is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Central, Kenya get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Central, Kenya during December, with Eldoret averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Central, Kenya?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Central, Kenya with overall perfect weather in Eldoret.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Eldoret. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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