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Ngong Weather in December

Ngong in December

The short of it: Ngong in December averages a high of 25 °C (78 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 14° · rain 87 mm · daylight 12 h 12 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ngong an average December high of 25°, a low of 14° and some 87 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 5th wettest month.

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

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Ngong runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Lang'ata, 7 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Ngong, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 33 mm less rain
Versus January
2° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 12 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Lang'ataNairobi County7 km ESE25°14°91 mm
KiserianKajiado County9 km SSE26°14°88 mm
Ongata RongaiKajiado County11 km ESE26°15°83 mm
KikuyuKiambu County12 km N24°12°82 mm
NairobiNairobi County18 km ENE26°15°90 mm
PumwaniNairobi County21 km ENE26°15°83 mm
KaruriKiambu County22 km NNE25°13°92 mm
RironiKiambu County23 km N23°10°94 mm

The Almanac · Ngong 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 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Ngong by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°14°45 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°14°38 mm12 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
March28°15°88 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April26°15°180 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May24°15°131 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
June23°13°28 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°12°10 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°12°18 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°13°23 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°14°57 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
November25°15°120 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
December25°14°87 mm12 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ngong in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ngong in December?

Days average 25 °C (78 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Ngong?

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

How long are the days in Ngong in December?

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

Does it snow in Ngong in December?

Hardly — December nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ngong in December?

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

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