December · Kenya
Best time to visit Nakuru in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nakuru in December
Average temperature 16°C, 105 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.9/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Nakuru scores 7.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 105 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nakuru sits in Kenya's Rift Valley beside a soda lake, with rhinos, giraffes and the Menengai crater above town.
December in Nakuru: strong conditions, 6th of 12
December averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 105 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nakuru in December?
- In December, Nakuru averages 16°C, 105 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Nakuru?
- December earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nakuru in December?
- Expect about 105 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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