December weather forecast
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

December closes the year on a similar note as November, with high rainfall and temperatures. The average rainfall increases to 99mm (3.9"), indicating a full-fledged rainy season. Despite being the last month of the year, the temperatures and hours of sunshine remain high. The emergence of a new year signals a shift towards the drier and hotter weather conditions observed in January.

Temperature

The weather during December hits a high-temperature average of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), identical to the previous month. Tarangire National Park, after an intense day, registers a significant cooling to an average low-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F) throughout December.

Rainfall

In December, in Tarangire National Park, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout December, 99mm (3.9") of precipitation is accumulated. In Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113 days and collects up to 714mm (28.11") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Tarangire National Park.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Enforce every key safety measure. Those with light skin might get burns in a matter of minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. It's best to minimize time under the direct sun if you burn easily. Protect your skin with a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF.