Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Kenya in December
Weather score70Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
66mm
Sun
8.4h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
70
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December29°C average high
December is close to Kenya's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December66mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Kenya's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, June to October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December8.4 hours average sun
December is brighter than Kenya's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December7°C average sea
December is close to Kenya's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
December70 weather score
December scores above Kenya's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March, September to October, and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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