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Soroti Weather in December

Soroti in December

The short of it: Soroti in December averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 20° · rain 29 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Soroti an average December high of 33°, a low of 20° and some 29 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 29 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 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Soroti runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Ngora, 37 km to the SSE, is 2° cooler by day.

December in Soroti, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 56 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NgoraEastern Region37 km SSE32°18°42 mm
KumiEastern Region46 km SE31°18°39 mm
DokoloNorthern Region52 km WNW32°18°41 mm
PallisaEastern Region64 km S31°18°57 mm
BuyendeEastern Region81 km SW31°18°56 mm
NakalokeEastern Region87 km SE31°17°44 mm
SironkoEastern Region89 km SE31°17°45 mm
MbaleEastern Region94 km SE31°17°49 mm

The Almanac · Soroti Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Soroti by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January35°20°22 mm7 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
February35°20°24 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
March33°20°62 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
April31°20°165 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
May30°20°154 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
June30°19°103 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
July29°19°112 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
August29°18°157 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
September31°19°114 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October31°19°146 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
November32°19°85 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
December33°20°29 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Soroti in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Soroti in December?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Soroti?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Soroti 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 Soroti in December?

Hardly — December nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Soroti in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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