Diani Beach in December
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Diani Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to Diani BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 1 windy day (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 26 rainy days
Diani BeachKwale County, KenyaBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ MBA 37 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in December
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Paje – ZanzibarTanzania · 212 km away · water 29°Cwindy season2
WatamuKenya · 118 km away · water 29°Cwindy season3
Zanzibar – KiwengwaTanzania · 182 km away · water 29°Cwindy season4
Emerald Sea – Diego SuarezMadagascar · 1385 km away · water 28°C9 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in December →Schools and camps near Diani Beach
- H2Oextreme 1.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Diani Beach?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Diani Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 1 windy day, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Diani Beach in December?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Diani Beach in December?
About 1 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
What is the weather like at Diani Beach in December?
Around 31°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 26 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Paje – Zanzibar (windy season), Watamu (windy season) & Zanzibar – Kiwengwa (windy season).