Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Arusha with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Arusha 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 Arusha with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is 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 rises to around 31°C, with nights close to 17°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 Arusha will be around 31°C, with nights close to 17°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 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The precipitation chance averages 18% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Arusha. 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.
Arusha in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
65 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 10 days | |
November
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 Arusha?
December is a great month to be in Arusha for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Arusha in December
With 35°C, Arusha hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Arusha
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Arusha, 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 Arusha
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Arusha, 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 6 days of rain in Arusha.
Daily UV Index in December in Arusha
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Arusha, 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 Arusha Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Arusha, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Arusha Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Arusha, 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 Arusha
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Arusha. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Arusha by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arusha. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
