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Gombe Weather in December

Gombe in December

The short of it: Gombe in December averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 22° · rain 98 mm · daylight 12 h 36 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

December in Gombe brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 22°, with about 98 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 36 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Gombe runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Muxaluando, 0 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Gombe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 12 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 36 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MuxaluandoBengo0 km WNW28°22°98 mm
QuicunzoBengo19 km ESE28°22°110 mm
CanacassalaBengo20 km WSW28°22°104 mm
Cage MazumboBengo20 km SSE28°22°119 mm
QuixicoBengo21 km NE28°21°113 mm
CazuangongoBengo21 km ESE28°21°112 mm
ZalaBengo41 km NW28°22°103 mm
PiriBengo48 km SSE27°21°145 mm

The Almanac · Gombe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Gombe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°22°89 mm5 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
February29°23°145 mm5 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
March30°23°156 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
April30°22°236 mm6 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
May30°22°56 mm5 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
June29°21°21 mm5 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°21°25 mm4 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°20°28 mm6 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°20°23 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°21°55 mm6 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
November28°22°86 mm5 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
December28°22°98 mm5 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gombe in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gombe in December?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Gombe?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Gombe in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 36 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 11 h 39 min.

Does it snow in Gombe in December?

Hardly — December nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gombe in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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