Nairobi · December
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 76°F, dipping to 59°F at night. Expect 22 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
76° / 59°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
22/mo
Wind
10 mph
What December feels like in Nairobi
Sunrise
06:22
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:34
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Nairobi in December
The kit for December in Nairobi: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
+1° avg high
-5 rain days
Nairobi in November →
December
76°F avg high
22 rain days
Best: morning
vs January
-3° avg high
+11 rain days
Nairobi in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Nairobi in December?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Nairobi in December?+
Average high 76°F, average low 59°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Nairobi?+
Compared to November (avg high 75°F), December is warmer. Compared to January (avg high 79°F), December is cooler.
Does it rain often in Nairobi in December?+
Expect about 22 measurable rain days in December, on average.