Mara region Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mara region, Tanzania in December.

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Musoma Serengeti National Park Grumeti Game Reserve Tarangire National Park

Planning a trip to Mara region, Tanzania this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Mara region in December

Mara region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. December in Mara region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Musoma at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Nyerere National Park at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Nyerere National Park and 21°C (70°F) in Musoma.

For a closer look at conditions across Mara region, Tanzania, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Serengeti National Park with an average of 111 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Musoma with 155 mm (6.1 in).

Explore Mara region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mara region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Musoma)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mara region in December

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

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 Mara region

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Mara region, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Mara region (December)

Precipitation variation in Mara region (December)

Musoma

In December Musoma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Musoma →

Serengeti National Park

In December Serengeti National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Serengeti National Park →

Grumeti Game Reserve

In December Grumeti Game Reserve generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Grumeti Game Reserve →

Tarangire National Park

In December Tarangire National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Tarangire National Park →

Nyerere National Park

In December Nyerere National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Musoma 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Serengeti National Park 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Grumeti Game Reserve 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Tarangire National Park 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Nyerere National Park 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)

Mara region weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mara region, Tanzania in December?

Expect pleasant weather across Mara region, Tanzania in December. The popular destination of Musoma averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mara region, Tanzania in December?

Average temperatures in Mara region, Tanzania during December range from a nighttime low near 21°C (70°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Musoma.

Does Mara region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in December?

Mara region, Tanzania sees substantial rainfall in December. Musoma typically averages about 155 mm (6.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Mara region, Tanzania?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Mara region, Tanzania with overall pleasant weather in Musoma.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Musoma. In contrast, April tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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