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The weather in December in Serengeti National Park

It's warm in December in Serengeti National Park with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Serengeti National Park. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much 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 Serengeti 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 34°C in 2018, Serengeti National Park reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 95 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Serengeti National Park

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

December weather comparison

  Serengeti National Park New York
Average temperature 29°C 9°C
Max. temperature 29°C 12°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 95 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 12 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Serengeti National Park with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Serengeti National Park is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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.

Check out the climate of Serengeti National Park for all months and discover the best travel time

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Serengeti 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 Serengeti National Park

Temperature in December in Serengeti National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Serengeti 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 Serengeti National Park

Total precipitation in December in Serengeti National Park over the years

Daily UV index in December in Serengeti National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Serengeti 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 Serengeti National Park by month

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