December weather forecast
Kilifi, Kenya

December concludes the year with characteristic personality changes in weather conditions. It's the rainiest month of the year, with the rainfall volume reaching 93mm (3.66"). As for temperatures, the city's maximum value rises to 30°C (86°F) indicating the approach of the hotter months. Promisingly, the sea temperature elevates to 28.3°C (82.9°F) providing an enticing allure for water lovers. The city's wind speed dips further from the previous month, creating a subdued atmosphere to end the year.

Temperature

The shift into December in Kilifi, Kenya, reveals an average high-temperature of a tropical 30°C (86°F), closely mirroring November's climate. During the month of December, Kilifi's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at a moderately hot 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

December's mean heat index is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Kilifi, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Kilifi, in December, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 93mm (3.66") of accumulated precipitation. In Kilifi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 211.8 days and collects up to 587mm (23.11") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Kilifi, the average seawater temperature in December is 28.3°C (82.9°F).
Note: For any water activity, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed excellent and extremely satisfying for enduring periods.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:33 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert! The reflection of water and sand augments UV radiation intensity.