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Dokolo Weather in December

Dokolo in December

The short of it: Dokolo in December averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 18° · rain 41 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Dokolo an average December high of 32°, a low of 18° and some 41 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Dokolo runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Lira, 50 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Dokolo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 43 mm less rain
Versus January
2° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LiraNorthern Region50 km NW32°17°35 mm
SorotiEastern Region52 km ESE33°20°29 mm
ApacNorthern Region72 km W31°17°41 mm
BuyendeEastern Region83 km S31°18°56 mm
KumiEastern Region97 km ESE31°18°39 mm
PallisaEastern Region103 km SE31°18°57 mm
AbimNorthern Region105 km NNE29°16°34 mm
KamuliEastern Region106 km S30°17°55 mm

The Almanac · Dokolo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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December
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Dokolo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°18°17 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
February34°19°26 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
March33°19°69 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April30°19°152 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
May29°19°144 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
June29°18°97 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
July28°18°92 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
August29°18°164 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
September30°18°132 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October30°18°134 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
November31°18°84 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
December32°18°41 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dokolo in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dokolo in December?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Dokolo?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Dokolo in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Dokolo in December?

Hardly — December nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dokolo in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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