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Hima Weather in December

Hima in December

The short of it: Hima in December averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 16° · rain 81 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hima an average December high of 27°, a low of 16° and some 81 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 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 January and July.

Against its neighbours, Hima runs about middling and drier than most in December. Rwiimi, 8 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Hima, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 61 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RwiimiWestern Region8 km ENE27°17°72 mm
KibiitoWestern Region15 km NNE26°15°90 mm
KaseseWestern Region20 km SSW28°17°72 mm
KilembeWestern Region24 km SW26°15°88 mm
BuhesiWestern Region26 km NNE26°14°84 mm
Fort PortalWestern Region37 km NNE26°14°74 mm
KamwengeWestern Region37 km ESE27°16°70 mm
NyahukaWestern Region41 km NNW28°17°71 mm

The Almanac · Hima 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 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Hima by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°16°35 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°17°44 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
March28°16°93 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April28°17°125 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°17°85 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June27°16°61 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July27°16°47 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August27°17°101 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September27°16°139 mm6 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October27°16°157 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November27°16°142 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December27°16°81 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hima in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hima in December?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Hima?

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

How long are the days in Hima 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 Hima in December?

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

What should I pack for Hima in December?

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

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