Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in Lake Nakuru National Park with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lake Nakuru National Park in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Lake Nakuru National Park with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 26°C, with nights close to 14°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Lake Nakuru National Park will be around 27°C, with nights close to 14°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Lake Nakuru National Park. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Lake Nakuru National Park in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
65 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Lake Nakuru National Park?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Lake Nakuru National Park. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Lake Nakuru National Park in December
With 30°C, Lake Nakuru National Park hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Lake Nakuru National Park
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Lake Nakuru National Park, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Lake Nakuru National Park
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Lake Nakuru National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Daily UV Index in December in Lake Nakuru National Park
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Lake Nakuru National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Lake Nakuru National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Lake Nakuru National Park, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Lake Nakuru National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Lake Nakuru National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Lake Nakuru National Park
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Lake Nakuru National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Lake Nakuru National Park by Month
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