Mbeya Region Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mbeya Region, Tanzania in December.

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Matema Beach Mbeya Tukuyu

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

What to Expect in Mbeya Region in December

Mbeya Region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. December in Mbeya Region generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Mbeya to 29°C (84°F) in Tukuyu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Tukuyu and 16°C (61°F) in Mbeya.

For specific regional insights in Mbeya Region, Tanzania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tukuyu with an average of 246 mm (9.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Matema Beach with 541 mm (21 in).

Explore Mbeya Region by month

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

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March25°C (77°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August22°C (72°F) September25°C (77°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mbeya Region in December

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

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

Temperature range in Mbeya Region (December)

Precipitation variation in Mbeya Region (December)

Matema Beach

In December Matema Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
335 mm (13 in)
541 mm (21 in)
459 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Mbeya

In December Mbeya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
318 mm (13 in)
352 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
25 days
26 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
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Tukuyu

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
21 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matema Beach 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 541 mm (21 in)
Mbeya 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 318 mm (13 in)
Tukuyu 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 246 mm (9.7 in)

Mbeya Region weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mbeya Region, Tanzania in December?

Expect poor weather across Mbeya Region, Tanzania in December. The popular destination of Matema Beach averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mbeya Region, Tanzania in December?

Average temperatures in Mbeya Region, Tanzania during December range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Matema Beach.

Does Mbeya Region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Matema Beach records an average of 541 mm (21 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Mbeya Region, Tanzania.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Mbeya Region, Tanzania?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Matema Beach, December may not be the ideal time to visit Mbeya Region, Tanzania.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Matema Beach. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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