If you plan to visit Arusha in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +82°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 29 rainy days in the month and around 415 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
415 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arusha has OK weather in December.
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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
Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +82°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +84°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 +64°F to +64°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
+57°F
+55°F
+55°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+91°F
+93°F
Rainfall
283 mm
415 mm
345 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
76%
77%
74%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
1
Cloudy days
2
1
2
Rainy days
26
29
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok 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 283 mm to 415 mm.Humidity rises from 76% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Arusha in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 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 2 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
Typically, there is a 97% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 481 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Arusha, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Arusha wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 94% chance of precipitation and 415 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Arusha?
This is the weather in Arusha in December 2024:
1 December
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+82°F
2 December
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+80°F
3 December
🌧️
+80°F
4 December
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+78°F
5 December
🌧️
+81°F
6 December
🌧️
+81°F
7 December
🌧️
+80°F
8 December
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+84°F
9 December
🌧️
+82°F
10 December
🌧️
+80°F
11 December
🌧️
+78°F
12 December
🌧️
+82°F
13 December
🌧️
+82°F
14 December
🌧️
+80°F
15 December
🌧️
+80°F
16 December
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+79°F
17 December
🌧️
+82°F
18 December
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+83°F
19 December
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+83°F
20 December
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+84°F
21 December
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+85°F
22 December
🌧️
+83°F
23 December
🌧️
+81°F
24 December
🌧️
+83°F
25 December
🌧️
+85°F
26 December
🌧️
+82°F
27 December
🌧️
+83°F
28 December
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+86°F
29 December
🌧️
+86°F
30 December
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+85°F
31 December
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+84°F
In December 2024 Arusha had 2 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 27 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 (+78°F) and the highest in 2012 (+82°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 1539 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 3628 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arusha in December:
Is December a good time to visit Arusha?
It’s always a good time to visit Arusha, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
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.
