Mafia Island weather in December
Planning a getaway to Mafia Island 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 is the weather like in Mafia Island in December?
Mafia Island is a region in Tanzania. December in Mafia Island generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Karatu at 26°C to very warm in Selous Game Reserve at 34°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Selous Game Reserve and 16°C in Karatu.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kilindoni with an average of 105 mm to heavy rainfall in Karatu with 331 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mafia Island in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mafia Island climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Mafia Island?
Karatu
In December Karatu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kilindoni
In December Kilindoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Arusha City
In December Arusha City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Serengeti National Park
In December Serengeti National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Selous Game Reserve
In December Selous Game Reserve generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mafia Island, in Tanzania.
Is December the best time to visit Mafia Island?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Mafia Island with often poor weather in Karatu.
On average, the best time to visit Mafia Island is in June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Karatu. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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