December is a hot and very dry time for sunbathing in Kenya. December is an excellent month for swimming in Kenya with very warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Kenya in the months of January, February, April, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
The average maximum temperature in Kenya in December is 31°. The average maximum temperature is 30° in the previous month and 31° in the next month.
The average temperature in Kenya in December is 28°. The average temperature ranges is 27° in the previous month and 28° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Kenya in December is 25°. The minimum temperature is 24° in the previous month and 25° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Kenya in December are 12.4 and there are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Kenya in December is typically 13.5 during December. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Kenya in December is 27.5° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Kenya in December is 6.8cm and on average there are 4.6 rainy days in December making it a very dry time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Kenya in December is 24° which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning. The dew point is 24° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Kenya in December is typically 91%. The maximum relative humidity is 92.9% in the previous month and 88.6% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Kenya in December is typically 77.6%. The average relative humidity is 79.8% in the previous month and 74.7% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Kenya in December is typically 26kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 24kmh in the previous month and 32kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Kenya in December is typically 10kmh. The average wind speed is 8kmh in the previous month and 15kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Kenya in December is from the East-Northeast.
