Mount Kenya National Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya in December.

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Nanyuki Naro Moru

Planning a getaway to Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya 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 to Expect in Mount Kenya National Park in December

Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. December in Mount Kenya National Park generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Nanyuki.

To explore the conditions in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nanyuki with an average of 105 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Naro Moru with 151 mm (5.9 in).

Explore Mount Kenya National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mount Kenya National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nanyuki)

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November22°C (72°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Kenya National Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mount Kenya National Park.

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 Mount Kenya National Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya?

Temperature range in Mount Kenya National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in Mount Kenya National Park (December)

Nanyuki

In December Nanyuki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
253 mm (10 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Naro Moru

In December Naro Moru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
237 mm (9.3 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mount Kenya National Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nanyuki 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Naro Moru 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)

Mount Kenya National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya in December?

Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya typically experiences pleasant weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Nanyuki average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya in December?

Daytime temperatures in Nanyuki peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in December, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya. Average rainfall in Nanyuki sits around 105 mm (4.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya with overall pleasant weather in Nanyuki. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, June, July and September provide perfect weather in Nanyuki. In contrast, April and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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