Arusha Weather in December
Tanzania · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high28°C (82°F)
Avg low17°C (62°F)
Rainfall148 mm (5.8 in)
RatingFair 5.8/10
Expect hot days in Arusha in December: the average high is 28°C (82°F) and the average low is 17°C (62°F). The month is wet, with about 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain spread over 20 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 12.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Arusha?
December is a fair time to visit Arusha (5.8/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in June to September.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 28°C (82°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 17°C (62°F) |
| Daily mean | 21°C (71°F) |
| Rainfall | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 20 |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Cloud cover | 65% |
| Daylight | 12.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.9 km/h |
| vs November | About as warm as November, with 26 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Arusha in December
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Arusha weather in other months
Jan29°C / 16°C96 mmGoodFeb29°C / 16°C91 mmGoodMar28°C / 17°C113 mmGoodApr26°C / 16°C172 mmPoorMay25°C / 15°C99 mmFairJun24°C / 13°C29 mmExcellentJul25°C / 12°C22 mmExcellentAug26°C / 13°C43 mmExcellentSep28°C / 14°C30 mmExcellentOct29°C / 15°C62 mmExcellentNov28°C / 16°C174 mmFairDec28°C / 17°C148 mmFair
← NovemberBest time to visit ArushaJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Cape Town21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Marrakesh20°C · 29 mm · Excellent
- Agadir23°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Luxor24°C · 0 mm · Excellent
- Aswan26°C · 0 mm · Excellent
- Hurghada23°C · 1 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Nairobi27°C · 63 mm
- Dodoma31°C · 179 mm
- Mombasa33°C · 78 mm
- Zanzibar30°C · 106 mm
- Mwanza26°C · 157 mm
- Kakamega26°C · 85 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.