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Il Weather in December

Il in December

The short of it: Il in December averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 15° · rain 69 mm · daylight 12 h 15 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Il an average December high of 26°, a low of 15° and some 69 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 15 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Il runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Kajiado, 27 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Il, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 15 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KajiadoKajiado County27 km N26°14°62 mm
IsinyaKajiado County47 km N26°15°59 mm
NamangaArusha50 km S28°17°88 mm
KonzaMachakos County55 km NE26°14°55 mm
MagadiKajiado County60 km WNW32°20°59 mm
Sultan HamudMakueni County65 km E27°16°80 mm
LongidoArusha71 km S28°16°90 mm
KitengelaKajiado County72 km NNE26°15°53 mm

The Almanac · Il Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like November: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Il by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°37 mm12 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°15°36 mm13 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
March28°16°82 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April26°17°92 mm12 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May25°16°56 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June24°14°8.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°13°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°13°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°14°5.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°15°26 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°15°74 mm10 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
December26°15°69 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Il in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Il in December?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Il?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Il in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 15 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Il in December?

Hardly — December nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Il in December?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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