Eastern Region Weather in December

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

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Machakos Kitui

Thinking about venturing to Eastern Region, 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 Eastern Region in December

Eastern Region, Kenya is a region in Kenya. December in Eastern Region generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Machakos to 28°C (82°F) in Kitui. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Kitui and 16°C (61°F) in Machakos.

To explore the conditions in Eastern Region, Kenya in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Machakos with an average of 103 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Kitui with 127 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Machakos enjoys about 257 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Region 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 Eastern Region

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

Temperature range in Eastern Region (December)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Region (December)

Machakos

In December Machakos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
257 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Machakos →

Kitui

In December Kitui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°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
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
201 mm (7.9 in)
127 mm (5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
13 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Kitui →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Machakos 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Kitui 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 127 mm (5 in)

Eastern Region weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Region, Kenya in December?

In December, Eastern Region, Kenya generally has pleasant weather conditions. Machakos sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Eastern Region, Kenya in December?

Machakos averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does Eastern Region, Kenya get a lot of rain in December?

Machakos typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 103 mm (4.1 in) on average across Eastern Region, Kenya.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Eastern Region, Kenya?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Machakos, December may not be the ideal time to visit Eastern Region, Kenya.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Machakos.

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