December weather forecast
Tanzania

December in Tanzania is a transitional month, shifting from the 'Vuli', the short rainy season, to the dry season. Early December often experiences some rainfall, typically between 60mm (2.36") and 120mm (4.72"), before the weather clears up towards the end of the month. Despite the occasional showers, many days are sunny and suitable for various outdoor activities.

In coastal areas and the islands, including Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia, temperatures remain high, typically ranging from 26°C (78.8°F) to 32°C (89.6°F). The northern and southern highlands, encompassing areas around the Serengeti and Mbeya, experience milder temperatures, generally between 20°C (68°F) and 25°C (77°F).

Dar es Salaam, influenced by its coastal position, maintains warm conditions, with average temperatures remaining around 32°C (89.6°F). In contrast, Dodoma in the central region witnesses temperatures typically between 20°C (68°F) and 30°C (86°F).

Compared to November, December sees a decrease in rainfall and a continuation of warm temperatures. As the landscapes begin to dry out following the 'Vuli', wildlife tends to congregate around reliable water sources, enhancing wildlife viewing opportunities, especially in the Northern circuit. The warm temperatures and increasingly clear skies also make December an attractive month for beach holidays and mountain climbing. With the festive season drawing tourists, December is often a bustling and vibrant time to visit Tanzania.

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• Dar es Salaam - December »
  With an average of 12h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in December, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 75mm (2.95") of accumulated precipitation.
• Dodoma - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Dodoma, Tanzania, is December, when the rain falls for 19 days and typically aggregates up to 135mm (5.31") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Dodoma are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Mwanza - December »
  In Mwanza in December, during 16 rainfall days, 147mm (5.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mwanza in December, during 16 rainfall days, 147mm (5.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Arusha - December »
  The month with the longest days in Arusha is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight. The month with the longest days in Arusha is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
• Mbeya - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Mbeya is December, when the rain falls for 29.5 days and typically aggregates up to 336mm (13.23") of precipitation. With an average of 12h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Mbeya.
• Morogoro - December »
  In Morogoro during December, the rain falls for 29.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 233mm (9.17") of precipitation. With an average of 12h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Morogoro, Tanzania.
• Tanga - December »
  On the first day of December in Tanga, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:24. On the first day of December in Tanga, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:24.
• Kigoma - December »
  In Kigoma, Tanzania, in December, during 26.3 rainfall days, 167mm (6.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated. December has the longest days of the year in Kigoma with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
• Moshi - December »
  In Moshi in December, during 12 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. December has the longest days of the year in Moshi with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
• Songea - December »
  In Songea in December, during 24.9 rainfall days, 187mm (7.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated. December has the longest days of the year in Songea, with an average of 12h and 42min of daylight.
• Musoma - December »
  December in Musoma concludes the year with a slight reduction in rainfall, coming down to 66mm (2.6") compared to November's high. With an average of 12h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Musoma.
• Iringa - December »
  The month with the longest days in Iringa is December, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight. In Iringa, in December, during 27 rainfall days, 180mm (7.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.