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Baringo Weather in December

Baringo in December

The short of it: Baringo in December averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 17° · rain 48 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

December in Baringo brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 17°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-December.

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

Against its neighbours, Baringo runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Marigat, 2 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Baringo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 14 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MarigatBaringo2 km ENE32°17°48 mm
KabarnetBaringo25 km W26°14°63 mm
KiamburLaikipia37 km E24°10°52 mm
Eldama RavineBaringo53 km SSW24°11°70 mm
MogotioBaringo54 km S27°13°64 mm
ItenElegeyo-Marakwet56 km WNW23°11°75 mm
KarugaLaikipia60 km SE21°8°69 mm
SubukiaNakuru County60 km SSE23°9°58 mm

The Almanac · Baringo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Baringo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°16°27 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
February34°17°15 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
March34°18°43 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April33°19°73 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦
May33°18°67 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June32°18°46 mm11 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
July31°18°85 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
August31°17°82 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
September33°17°38 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October33°18°42 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
November31°18°62 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December32°17°48 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Baringo in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Baringo in December?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Baringo?

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

How long are the days in Baringo in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Baringo in December?

Hardly — December nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Baringo in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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