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Isiolo Weather in December

Isiolo in December

The short of it: Isiolo in December averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 16° · rain 72 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Isiolo an average December high of 29°, a low of 16° and some 72 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 5th 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, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Isiolo runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Kiirua, 26 km to the S, is 7° cooler by day.

December in Isiolo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 121 mm less rain
Versus January
2° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KiiruaMeru County26 km S22°11°105 mm
Archers PostSamburu County33 km NNE30°17°48 mm
MeruMeru County35 km SSE24°13°138 mm
LareMeru County40 km E24°13°132 mm
MauaMeru County42 km ESE24°14°149 mm
NkubuMeru County48 km S25°14°146 mm
TimauMeru County49 km SW22°9°54 mm
MitunguuMeru County56 km SSE28°16°108 mm

The Almanac · Isiolo 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 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Isiolo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°16°26 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
February32°17°23 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
March32°18°76 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April30°18°118 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
May30°18°40 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
June30°17°4.0 mm14 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July29°17°6.0 mm17 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°17°6.0 mm16 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
September31°17°7.0 mm14 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October31°18°92 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
November28°18°193 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December29°16°72 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Isiolo in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Isiolo in December?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Isiolo?

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

How long are the days in Isiolo 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 Isiolo in December?

Hardly — December nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Isiolo in December?

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

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