December · Tanzania
Best time to visit Moshi in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Moshi in December
Average temperature 24°C, 130 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 130 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Moshi scores 7.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 130 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Moshi sits at the foot of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, surrounded by coffee farms and climbing routes.
December holds up well in Moshi — 10th best month
December averages 24°C (76°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Monthly rainfall reaches 130 mm — wet for this destination — but about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Moshi in December?
- In December, Moshi averages 24°C, 130 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Moshi?
- December earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Moshi in December?
- Expect about 130 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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