Gombe weather in December
In December, Gombe sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 165 mm of rain across 21.8 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of December to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Gombe's 11th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gombe's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 165 mm
- 21.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 5:45 AM – 6:13 PM
- Cloud cover
- 85%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.77 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in Gombe reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 21 |
| 2 | 28 | 21 |
| 3 | 28 | 21 |
| 4 | 28 | 21 |
| 5 | 28 | 21 |
| 6 | 28 | 21 |
| 7 | 28 | 21 |
| 8 | 28 | 21 |
| 9 | 28 | 21 |
| 10 | 28 | 21 |
| 11 | 28 | 21 |
| 12 | 28 | 21 |
| 13 | 28 | 21 |
| 14 | 28 | 21 |
| 15 | 28 | 21 |
| 16 | 28 | 21 |
| 17 | 28 | 21 |
| 18 | 28 | 21 |
| 19 | 28 | 21 |
| 20 | 28 | 21 |
| 21 | 28 | 21 |
| 22 | 28 | 21 |
| 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 24 | 28 | 20 |
| 25 | 28 | 20 |
| 26 | 28 | 20 |
| 27 | 28 | 20 |
| 28 | 28 | 20 |
| 29 | 28 | 20 |
| 30 | 28 | 20 |
| 31 | 28 | 20 |
Gombe weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 9th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 21° | 128 | 18.1 | 12.4 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 29° / 21° | 122 | 15.3 | 12.3 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 29° / 21° | 156 | 20.9 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 29° / 21° | 234 | 25.8 | 11.8 | 3.4 |
| May | 28° / 20° | 55 | 10.3 | 11.6 | 6.2 |
| Jun | 28° / 18° | 2 | 0.2 | 11.5 | 8.3 |
| Jul | 28° / 16° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 8.3 |
| Aug | 27° / 17° | 3 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 7.9 |
| Sep | 28° / 18° | 11 | 3.1 | 12 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 28° / 20° | 64 | 13.1 | 12.2 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 28° / 21° | 187 | 22.6 | 12.4 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 28° / 21° | 165 | 21.8 | 12.5 | 4.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 6% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 92%.
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| Clearer (%) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Cloudier (%) | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 91 |
| 2 | 8 | 92 |
| 3 | 8 | 92 |
| 4 | 7 | 93 |
| 5 | 7 | 93 |
| 6 | 7 | 93 |
| 7 | 7 | 93 |
| 8 | 7 | 93 |
| 9 | 7 | 93 |
| 10 | 7 | 93 |
| 11 | 7 | 93 |
| 12 | 7 | 93 |
| 13 | 7 | 93 |
| 14 | 7 | 93 |
| 15 | 7 | 93 |
| 16 | 7 | 93 |
| 17 | 7 | 93 |
| 18 | 7 | 93 |
| 19 | 7 | 93 |
| 20 | 7 | 93 |
| 21 | 7 | 93 |
| 22 | 8 | 92 |
| 23 | 8 | 92 |
| 24 | 9 | 91 |
| 25 | 9 | 91 |
| 26 | 9 | 91 |
| 27 | 9 | 91 |
| 28 | 10 | 90 |
| 29 | 10 | 90 |
| 30 | 10 | 90 |
| 31 | 10 | 90 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Gombe gets around 165 mm of rain over 21.8 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 70% and peaks near 76% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 |
| 2 | 76 |
| 3 | 76 |
| 4 | 76 |
| 5 | 76 |
| 6 | 76 |
| 7 | 75 |
| 8 | 74 |
| 9 | 74 |
| 10 | 73 |
| 11 | 72 |
| 12 | 72 |
| 13 | 71 |
| 14 | 71 |
| 15 | 70 |
| 16 | 69 |
| 17 | 69 |
| 18 | 69 |
| 19 | 68 |
| 20 | 68 |
| 21 | 68 |
| 22 | 67 |
| 23 | 67 |
| 24 | 66 |
| 25 | 65 |
| 26 | 65 |
| 27 | 64 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 63 |
| 30 | 62 |
| 31 | 62 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 60% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 96% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Oppressive (%) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 57 | 39 |
| 2 | 4 | 57 | 39 |
| 3 | 3 | 58 | 39 |
| 4 | 3 | 59 | 38 |
| 5 | 3 | 59 | 38 |
| 6 | 3 | 60 | 37 |
| 7 | 3 | 60 | 37 |
| 8 | 3 | 61 | 36 |
| 9 | 3 | 61 | 36 |
| 10 | 3 | 61 | 36 |
| 11 | 3 | 62 | 35 |
| 12 | 3 | 62 | 35 |
| 13 | 3 | 62 | 35 |
| 14 | 3 | 63 | 34 |
| 15 | 3 | 63 | 34 |
| 16 | 3 | 63 | 34 |
| 17 | 4 | 62 | 34 |
| 18 | 4 | 62 | 34 |
| 19 | 4 | 61 | 35 |
| 20 | 4 | 61 | 35 |
| 21 | 4 | 60 | 36 |
| 22 | 4 | 60 | 36 |
| 23 | 4 | 60 | 36 |
| 24 | 4 | 60 | 36 |
| 25 | 4 | 60 | 36 |
| 26 | 4 | 60 | 36 |
| 27 | 4 | 60 | 36 |
| 28 | 4 | 60 | 36 |
| 29 | 4 | 61 | 35 |
| 30 | 4 | 61 | 35 |
| 31 | 4 | 61 | 35 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of December to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:39 AM to 5:52 AM, and sunset from 6:06 PM to 6:20 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:06 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:06 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:07 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:07 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 5:41 | 6:08 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 5:41 | 6:08 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 5:41 | 6:09 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 5:42 | 6:09 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 5:42 | 6:10 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 5:42 | 6:10 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 5:43 | 6:11 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 5:43 | 6:11 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:12 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:12 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:13 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 5:45 | 6:13 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 5:45 | 6:14 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 5:46 | 6:14 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 5:46 | 6:15 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 5:47 | 6:15 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 5:47 | 6:16 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 5:48 | 6:16 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 5:48 | 6:16 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:17 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:17 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:18 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:18 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:19 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:19 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:20 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 5:52 | 6:20 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.77 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.09 kWh/m² to a high of 5.28 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 4.77 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
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| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Gombe
In December, Gombe sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Gombe's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Gombe?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Gombe for sightseeing.
What to pack for Gombe in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Gombe sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Gombe in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gombe peaks around March 14 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 13 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Gombe in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gombe is worst in September — around 57 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.3× the cleanest month (January, 24 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 24 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 39 | 55 | 56 | 51 | 57 | 38 | 25 | 26 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Moderate |
| Feb | 26 | Moderate |
| Mar | 29 | Moderate |
| Apr | 30 | Moderate |
| May | 39 | Poor |
| Jun | 55 | Poor |
| Jul | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 51 | Poor |
| Sep | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 38 | Poor |
| Nov | 25 | Moderate |
| Dec | 26 | Moderate |
Where is Gombe?
Gombe sits at 8.1°S, 14.3°E, 592 m above sea level, in Angola. The nearest listed city is Muxaluando, 0.0 km away.
Topography around Gombe
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gombe.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gombe has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 246 m around an average of 557 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 499 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,107 m.
The land around Gombe is covered by trees (79%) within 3 km, trees (81%) within 16 km, and trees (72%) and grassland (27%) within 80 km.
Angola travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 35% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,129
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2017
- Homicide rate
- 4.1
- per 100k, 2016
- Road deaths
- 26.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 413
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Gombe (-8.1244°, 14.2908°, elevation 592 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).