Nairobi Weather in December

What's the weather like in Nairobi (Nairobi Area) in December 2024?

The climate in Nairobi during December can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

December is in the summer in Nairobi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Nairobi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.6°C 74.5°F
Nightly temperature 12.6°C 54.7°F
Average temperature 18.1°C 64.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 99 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 28.2°C 82.7°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nairobi with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Nairobi

Nairobi average temperature in December

December rainfall

Nairobi average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Nairobi average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Nairobi in December 2024.

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Nairobi weather stats

Nairobi weather statistics
Hottest month: March 25.5°C 77.9°F
Driest month: July 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: February 9.6hrs
Coldest month: July 20.5°C 68.9°F
Wettest month: April 244mm 9.6ins
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