Birdwatch at Parc national du banc d'arguin
The degree of human influence at the Parc National du Banc d'Arguin is extremely low and makes it heaven for birds and a bucket list destination for bird lovers.
Akjoujt in December sees very high temperatures, with highs around 31°C (88°F) and overnight lows of 17°C (63°F). With just 3.4 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall on average, rain is rarely an issue.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January typically offers the best circumstances for Akjoujt.
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Based on weather observations in Akjoujt between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during December.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Birdwatch at Parc national du banc d'arguin
The degree of human influence at the Parc National du Banc d'Arguin is extremely low and makes it heaven for birds and a bucket list destination for bird lovers.
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