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Yala Weather in December

Yala in December

The short of it: Yala in December averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 16° · rain 109 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Yala an average December high of 28°, a low of 16° and some 109 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Yala runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Luanda, 10 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Yala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 28 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LuandaVihiga County10 km SE27°15°113 mm
KhwiseroKakamega County11 km NE28°16°96 mm
MasenoKisumu County13 km SSE28°16°110 mm
ButereKakamega County14 km NNW28°16°102 mm
MbaleVihiga County21 km E27°15°108 mm
MajengoVihiga County22 km ESE27°15°108 mm
ChavakaliVihiga County22 km E27°15°102 mm
ShiandaKakamega County25 km N29°16°89 mm

The Almanac · Yala 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 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Yala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°16°50 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
February30°16°71 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
March29°16°124 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April28°17°254 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°16°213 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
June26°16°118 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
July26°15°93 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
August27°15°149 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September28°15°129 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°16°139 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November28°17°137 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
December28°16°109 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Yala in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Yala in December?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Yala?

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

How long are the days in Yala in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Yala in December?

Hardly — December nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Yala in December?

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

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