SeasonMapNungwi weather in December
Tanzania
December in Nungwi: warm, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Nungwi · #424 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nungwi climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nungwi in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsKaskazi, the calm season, December–January long break in Tanzania, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nungwi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherNungwi's best weather comes in February, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Nungwi in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Vuli, the short rains
1 Nov – 15 Dec · usuallyMonsoonShort, heavy showers rather than settled rain bring the quietest, cheapest weeks on the point before the Kaskazi crowds arrive. Source ↗
- Season
Kaskazi, the calm season
1 Dec – 28 Feb · usuallyMonsoonCrowdedThe northeast monsoon brings hot, still weather and the flattest water of the year off the point, the easiest conditions for the dive centres and the busiest stretch on the beach.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nungwi — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Nungwi?
Nungwi in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Nungwi?
- December in Nungwi: warm, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Nungwi on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Nungwi in December?
- In December, Nungwi averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 103.4 mm of rain over roughly 23.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nungwi in December?
- Nungwi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.
Other months in Nungwi
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Similar destinations in East Africa — December
Within 300 km: Mombasa's Whale sharks off the coast around 1 Dec – 31 Mar, and Zanzibar's Kaskazi, the calm season around 1 Dec – 28 Feb.