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Temperatures in December

It's warm in December in Nairobi with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 15°C.

Max and Min Temperatures per Day

Daily Temperature in December in Nairobi

This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nairobi 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 Nairobi with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.

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 29°C, with nights close to 15°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.

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 Nairobi will be around 30°C, with nights close to 15°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.

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 161 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

The average precipitation chance is 47% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have a higher chance of precipitation.

Precipitation Chance

Daily precipitation chance in percentages for Nairobi in December

This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Nairobi. 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.

Nairobi in December

London
Temperature Average Temperature
29°C 9°C
Sun High Temp
30°C 11°C
Sun Low Temp
27°C 8°C
Rain Total Precipitation
161 mm 67 mm
Rain Rainy Days
15 days 10 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 Nairobi?

After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Nairobi. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records for Nairobi in December

With 34°C, Nairobi hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 20°C.

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Daily Temperature in December in Nairobi

This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Nairobi, 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 Temperature in December in Nairobi

Daily Precipitation in December in Nairobi

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Nairobi, 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 15 days of rain in Nairobi.

Daily Precipitation in December in Nairobi

Daily UV Index in December in Nairobi

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Nairobi, 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.

Daily UV Index in December in Nairobi

Temperature in December in Nairobi Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in Nairobi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.

Temperature in December in Nairobi Over the Years

Total Precipitation in December in Nairobi Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Nairobi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in December in Nairobi Over the Years

Daily climate in December for Nairobi

Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Nairobi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average Weather in Nairobi by Month

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