Weather for Arusha in December is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +82°F during the day, and approximately 1 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 22 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in December around 72 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arusha has good weather in December.
Average temperature in Arusha in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Arusha for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +82°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +61°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +82°F.
Is Arusha warm or cold in December?
Arusha is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +63°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Arusha:
Climate in Arusha in December
Arusha weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+82°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+55°F
+55°F
+55°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+91°F
+93°F
Rainfall
58 mm
72 mm
60 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
70%
70%
65%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
3
Cloudy days
5
6
10
Rainy days
23
22
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as good as in November.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 72 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 70%.Winds are calmer in comparison to November, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Arusha in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Arusha is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Arusha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 60 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Arusha wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 158 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 40% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Arusha?
This is the weather in Arusha in December 2023:
1 December
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+82°F
2 December
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+81°F
3 December
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+80°F
4 December
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+78°F
5 December
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+83°F
6 December
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+82°F
7 December
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+81°F
8 December
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+85°F
9 December
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+83°F
10 December
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+80°F
11 December
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+76°F
12 December
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+83°F
13 December
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+82°F
14 December
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+80°F
15 December
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+79°F
16 December
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+78°F
17 December
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+81°F
18 December
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+81°F
19 December
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+84°F
20 December
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+83°F
21 December
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+85°F
22 December
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+85°F
23 December
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+82°F
24 December
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+84°F
25 December
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+85°F
26 December
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+81°F
27 December
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+84°F
28 December
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+86°F
29 December
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+87°F
30 December
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+86°F
31 December
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+82°F
In December 2023 Arusha had 4 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Arusha climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Arusha in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+77°F) and the highest in 2003 (+81°F). The driest year was 2009 with only 376 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1067 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arusha in December:
Is December a good time to visit Arusha?
December is a really good time to go to Arusha. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Arusha.
Can you sunbathe in Arusha in December?
December is warm in Arusha. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Arusha rainy in December?
Arusha is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Arusha in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Arusha in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Tanzania
Check out the weather for other cities in Tanzania.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Arusha, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.