SeasonMapWatamu weather in December
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December in Watamu: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Watamu · #154 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Watamu in December
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Watamu climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 54 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Watamu 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Watamu'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 weatherWatamu's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Watamu in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Migratory birds arrive
1 Nov – 30 Apr · usuallyBirdlife seasonPalearctic migrants join the resident specialities of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest just inland from November to April, doubling the reason to add a morning in the forest to a beach stay. The short and long rains in the same window can still wash out a walk. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Watamu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Watamu?
Watamu in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Watamu?
- December in Watamu: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Watamu on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Watamu in December?
- In December, Watamu averages a daily high of 30.3°C and a low of 25.3°C, with about 53.5 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Watamu in December?
- Watamu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in December.
Other months in Watamu
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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 Lamu's Lamu Cultural Festival around 27 Nov – 4 Dec.