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Malaba Weather in December

Malaba in December

The short of it: Malaba in December averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 17° · rain 71 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & January

Thirty years of records give Malaba an average December high of 30°, a low of 17° and some 71 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 5 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and January.

Against its neighbours, Malaba runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Malaba, 3 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Malaba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 48 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MalabaEastern Region3 km WNW30°17°71 mm
AmagoruBusia County5 km E30°17°73 mm
TororoEastern Region13 km WNW30°17°68 mm
MalikisiBungoma County16 km ENE29°16°72 mm
NambareBusia County20 km S29°17°91 mm
LuguluBusia County27 km S29°17°94 mm
BusiaBusia County27 km SW29°17°88 mm
SirisiaBungoma County28 km ENE27°14°70 mm

The Almanac · Malaba Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Malaba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°17°41 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
February31°17°43 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
March31°18°100 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
April29°18°191 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
May29°18°171 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June28°17°90 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
July28°17°65 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
August28°17°102 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September29°17°93 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October29°17°118 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
November29°17°119 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December30°17°71 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Malaba in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Malaba in December?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Malaba?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and January.

How long are the days in Malaba in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 5 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Malaba in December?

Hardly — December nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Malaba in December?

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

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