The weather in December in Ruaha National Park

It's warm in December in Ruaha National Park with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Ruaha National Park. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Ruaha National Park, Tanzania. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2021, Ruaha National Park reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 190 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for Ruaha National Park

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ruaha National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Ruaha National Park New York
Average temperature 29°C 9°C
Max. temperature 31°C 12°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 190 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 21 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Ruaha National Park with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 19°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Ruaha National Park is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Ruaha National Park

Temperature in December in Ruaha National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Ruaha National Park

Total precipitation in December in Ruaha National Park over the years

Daily UV index in December in Ruaha National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Ruaha National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Ruaha National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ruaha National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.