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Coast Province Weather in December

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Coast Province, Kenya in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Coast Province in December

Coast Province, Kenya is a region in Kenya. December in Coast Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Bura at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Koito at 34°C (93°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Koito and 20°C (68°F) in Bura. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in Coast Province, Kenya in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gede with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to high rainfall in Bura with 126 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Diani Beach enjoys approximately 258 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Coast Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Coast Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Diani Beach)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April31°C (88°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November30°C (86°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Coast Province in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Coast Province.

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 Coast Province

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

Temperature range in Coast Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Coast Province (December)

Diani Beach

In December Diani Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
258 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Diani Beach →

Malindi

In December Malindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Malindi →

Watamu

In December Watamu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Watamu →

Mombasa

In December Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
258 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Mombasa →

Mtwapa

In December Mtwapa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
258 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Mtwapa →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Diani Beach 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Mombasa 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Malindi 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Watamu 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Mtwapa 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Shanzu 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Coast Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Coast Province, Kenya in December?

Coast Province, Kenya typically experiences tolerable weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Diani Beach average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Coast Province, Kenya in December?

In Diani Beach, the average daytime high in December is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Coast Province, Kenya get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Diani Beach averages just 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Coast Province, Kenya.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Coast Province, Kenya?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Coast Province, Kenya with overall pleasant weather in Diani Beach.

Generally speaking, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Diani Beach. On the other hand, the weather in April tends to be poor.

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