Weather in Sumbawanga in december 2026

The weather in Sumbawanga in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout december

very bad weather

Weather at 6am
68°F

Heavy rain

25%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Clear/Sunny

16%

Weather at 12pm
74°F

Moderate rain at times

31%

Clear/Sunny

8%

Partly Cloudy

6%

Weather at 6pm
65°F

Moderate rain at times

40%

Clear/Sunny

9%

Partly Cloudy

6%

Weather at 3am
63°F

Moderate rain at times

50%

Heavy rain

18%

Clear/Sunny

14%

Partly Cloudy

12%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sumbawanga in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sumbawanga in december.


The climate of Sumbawanga in december is very bad

In december in Sumbawanga, the climate is wet (with 21.9in of rainfall over 25 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 14.1in of precipitation over 19 days.

The climate quite pleasant here this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 76°F. The minimum is 67°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Sumbawanga is 72°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Sumbawanga in the month of december with a maximum record of 90°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 59°F in 2009.

On average, in Sumbawanga, the days of december last 12:35. Sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset is at 19:06.



December: another location in Tanzania?

If you want to go to Tanzania in december, there are destinations with better weather than Sumbawanga:

In december, Dodoma, Dar Es Salaam, Arusha, Kilimandjaro, Kilwa Masoko and Mtwara have good weather.

Finally, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar, Bukoba, Gombe National Park, Mwanza and Ruaha National Park have a tolerable climate, but better than Sumbawanga.

more information about Tanzania's weather in december


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sumbawanga in december

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.

December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 72°F
Highest temperature 76°F
Lowest temperature 67°F
Highest record temperature 90°F
(2021)
Lowest record temperature 59°F
(2009)
Number of days at +86°F 1 day(s)
(3%)
Number of days at +65°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 10km/h
Wind temperature 68°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 21.9in
Number of days with rainfall 25 day(s)
(80%)
Record daily rainfall 3.2in
(2012)
Other climate data
Humidity 86%
Visibility 8.14km
Cloud cover 43%
UV index 5
Daily sunshine hours 11
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 06:31
Time of sunset 19:06
Length of day 12:35
Our opinion about the weather in december
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last december?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sumbawanga in december 2025:

01-12-2025
Clear/Sunny
70°F to 81°F
02-12-2025
Clear/Sunny
67°F to 85°F
03-12-2025
Clear/Sunny
63°F to 83°F
04-12-2025
Clear/Sunny
67°F to 85°F
05-12-2025
Clear/Sunny
67°F to 83°F
06-12-2025
Clear/Sunny
65°F to 79°F
07-12-2025
Clear/Sunny
63°F to 83°F
08-12-2025
Clear/Sunny
67°F to 83°F
09-12-2025
Clear/Sunny
68°F to 79°F
10-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 76°F
11-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 74°F
12-12-2025
Light rain shower
63°F to 72°F
13-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 74°F
14-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 76°F
15-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 77°F
16-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
65°F to 76°F
17-12-2025
Light rain shower
63°F to 70°F
18-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 68°F
19-12-2025
Light rain shower
63°F to 70°F
20-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 72°F
21-12-2025
Light rain shower
63°F to 68°F
22-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 68°F
23-12-2025
Light rain shower
63°F to 65°F
24-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 68°F
25-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
61°F to 76°F
26-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 74°F
27-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 74°F
28-12-2025
Light rain shower
63°F to 65°F
29-12-2025
Light rain shower
61°F to 63°F
30-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
59°F to 70°F
31-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
61°F to 74°F

Map: other cities in Tanzania in december

Cities near Sumbawanga:

Katavi National Park in decembervery bad weather
Mbeya in decembervery bad weather
Mahale Mountain National Park in decemberbad weather
Ruaha National Park in decembertolerable weather
Tabora in decembertolerable weather
Kigoma in decembertolerable weather
Gombe National Park in decembertolerable weather
Iringa in decembertolerable weather
Singida in decembergood weather
Dodoma in decembergood weather
Shinyanga in decembertolerable weather
Songea in decembertolerable weather
Tanzania in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

Legend: Sumbawanga perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Sumbawanga in december:

Weather data for Sumbawanga for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sumbawanga. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sumbawanga can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Sumbawanga.


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