Nairobi weather in December
Nairobi in December averages 20°C (69°F), 86 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Nairobi, December is the sixth coldest, the fourth wettest and the fourth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 20°C (69°F)
15–26°C · 59–78°F
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h
hours per day
What is Nairobi like in December?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Nairobi in December?
A light rain jacket
About 86 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 11°C between its low and its high.
December compared with November and January
December in Nairobi is about the same temperature as November and 42 mm drier than it, which averages 20°C (69°F).
December in Nairobi is about the same temperature as January and 25 mm wetter than it, which averages 20°C (69°F).
Daylight in Nairobi in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 12 hours 12 minutes in Nairobi, rising about 06:22 and setting about 18:34 local time.
No month in Nairobi has more daylight than December.
Where to stay in Nairobi
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Nairobi
What to read before you book.
Nairobi weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 69°F | 61 mm |
| February | 21°C / 70°F | 39 mm |
| March | 22°C / 71°F | 75 mm |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 126 mm |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 103 mm |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 27 mm |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 11 mm |
| August | 18°C / 65°F | 18 mm |
| September | 20°C / 67°F | 19 mm |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 48 mm |
| November | 20°C / 69°F | 128 mm |
| December | 20°C / 69°F | 86 mm |
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FAQs about Nairobi in December
December climate averages for Nairobi, 1991–2020.
Nairobi averages 20°C (69°F) in December, ranging from about 15°C (59°F) at night to 26°C (78°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 86 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
They are about the same. December averages 20°C (69°F) and January 20°C (69°F), so temperature alone will not decide between them.
December is about as warm as November, and 42 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is June to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the most of any month in Nairobi.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:22 and sunset about 18:34 local time. Both shift across the month.
