Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
85°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Ruaha National Park
Tanzania · Africa
Hot days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 67°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 17 wet days, more than in most months.
55%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.8 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
50%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 83° and nights feel near 70°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
4 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning74°F
Feels 77°F
Rain38%
Cloud71%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Midday81°F
Rain46%
Cloud72%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain43%
Cloud72%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening75°F
Feels 77°F
Rain28%
Cloud76%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 66 | 10.3 | 25 | 10.3 | 82 |
| Feb | 82 | 65 | 8.2 | 20 | 10.4 | 82 |
| Mar | 82 | 65 | 9.3 | 24 | 10.6 | 82 |
| Apr | 81 | 65 | 5.8 | 20 | 11.1 | 80 |
| May | 81 | 62 | 0.5 | 3 | 10.8 | 68 |
| Jun | 81 | 58 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.0 | 59 |
| Jul | 80 | 57 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.2 | 56 |
| Aug | 83 | 58 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.2 | 54 |
| Sep | 86 | 61 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.3 | 50 |
| Oct | 89 | 65 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.7 | 49 |
| Nov | 89 | 67 | 1.8 | 8 | 11.7 | 54 |
| Dec | 85 | 67 | 7.3 | 17 | 10.8 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology