Kenya Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
December is one of the warmest months in Kenya, with average temperatures ranging from a low of 16.9°C (62.4°F) to a high of 25.3°C (77.6°F). The average temperature for the country in December is 20.6°C (69.0°F). The average humidity is 68.5%, and there is an average of 1.51mm (0.06 inches) of precipitation. Kenya experiences its short rainy season from October to December, with December marking the end of this wet period. The amount of rainfall and the duration of the rainy season can vary depending on the region of Kenya. Coastal areas and highlands tend to receive more rainfall than the arid and semi-arid regions of the country. In December, the coastal areas of Kenya, including popular tourist destinations like Mombasa and Diani Beach, experience hot and humid weather with occasional showers. The average temperature at the coast is higher than the national average, ranging from a low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) to a high of 31.1°C (88.0°F). Inland areas, including the capital city Nairobi, have a more temperate climate with cooler temperatures and lower humidity. Nairobi has an average temperature range of 13.9°C (57.0°F) to 24.4°C (75.9°F) in December. Overall, December is a good time to visit Kenya as the rainy season is coming to an end, and the country is lush and green. The temperatures are warm, making it ideal for wildlife viewing and outdoor activities.
What is the temperature in Kenya in December?
Average air temperature in Kenya is 20.6°C (69°F) in December. The outside temperature in Kenya feels like 20.6°C (69°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 25.3°C (77.6°F) and feels like 25.3°C (77.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 16.9°C (62.4°F) which feels like 16.9°C (62.4°F).
How hot is Kenya in December?
The hot temperature in December in Kenya rises to 27°C (80.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 68.5% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 26.9 °C (80.4°F). The average maximum temp in Kenya is 25.3°C (80.4°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Kenya in December?
The coldest temp in Kenya in December drops to 13.9°C (57°F) during the cold nights. With 29.7km/h (18.4mph) winds and 68.5% humidity it feels like 13.9°C (57°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 16.9°C (62.4°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Kenya in December?
Yes, it rains for 25 days in Kenya in December averaging 1.51 mm of precipitation. Kenya has a 32.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Kenya throughout December?
Kenya has 1.51 mm (0.06 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 25 days out of the entire month.
Is Kenya windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Kenya during December is 29.7km/h (18.4mph) and average windgust is 34.8km/h (21.6mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 37.1km/h (23.1mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Kenya in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from East-Northeast direction in Kenya.
What are the humidity levels in Kenya in December?
The average humidity levels in Kenya in December are 68.5%. Daily humidity levels in Kenya range from 54.7% to 81.1% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Kenya in December?
Kenya has 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Kenya in December is at 6:22:32 and the sunset is at 18:34:08.
What is the cloud coverage in Kenya in December?
Clouds cover 73% of the sky on average throughout December in Kenya. The cloud coverage ranges from 41.7% to 86.4% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Kenya?
The average UV index in Kenya is 9.9 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 8 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Kenya in December?
The average solar radiation is 280.7 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Kenya during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 203.7 W/m2 to 314.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Kenya?
The average solar energy during December in Kenya is 24.2 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 17.7 MJ/m2, to 27.1 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Kenya in December?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Kenya in December.
What is the air pressure in Kenya in December?
On average the air pressure in Kenya in December is 1022.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1021.2 mb to 1023.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Kenya in December?
The average daylight visibility in Kenya in December is 12.3 km (7.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.2 km (7 miles) to 13.1 km (8.1 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Kenya in December?
The average dew point in Kenya during December is 14°C (57.2°F).
Where is the data for Kenya climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Kenya in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- NAIROBI JKIA, KE
- NAIROBI DAGORETTI, KE
- NAIROBI WILSON, KE
- HKJK
- HKNW