Weather in December in Mara region
Planning a trip to Mara region this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Mara region in December?
Mara region 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 to very warm in Nyerere National Park at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Nyerere National Park and 21°C in Musoma.For a closer look at conditions across Mara region, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Grumeti Game Reserve with an average of 111 mm to high rainfall in Musoma with 155 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Mara region climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Tanzania, check out our Mara region's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in Mara region?
Musoma
In December Musoma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Grumeti Game Reserve
In December Grumeti Game Reserve 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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Tarangire National Park
In December Tarangire National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Nyerere National Park
In December Nyerere National Park 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 Mara region, in Tanzania.
Is December the best time to visit Mara region?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Mara region 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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