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Weather in December in Benin

Are you planning a trip a to Benin in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Benin in December?

December in Benin generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very warm in Cotonou at 30°C to very hot in Dassa-Zoumé at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Dassa-Zoumé and 26°C in Cotonou. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For a closer look at conditions across Benin, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kandi with an average of 0 mm to moderate rainfall in Abomey-Calavi with 41 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Cotonou enjoys close to 221 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Benin's conditions throughout the year, check out our Benin climate page.

Where to go in Benin in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Benin on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Benin, check out our Benin's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Benin?

Cotonou

In December Cotonou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Cotonou
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
26°C 
245 hours 
71 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
26°C 
221 hours 
38 mm 
2 days 
Annual   >> Annual
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30°C 
26°C 
2,349 hours 
1277 mm 
101 days 
Climate in Cotonou

Ouidah

In December Ouidah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Ouidah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
26°C 
245 hours 
81 mm 
5 days 
32°C 
26°C 
221 hours 
40 mm 
2 days 
Annual   >> Annual
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31°C 
25°C 
2,349 hours 
1289 mm 
98 days 
Climate in Ouidah

Cococodji

In December Cococodji generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Cococodji
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
26°C 
245 hours 
75 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
26°C 
221 hours 
38 mm 
2 days 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
2,349 hours 
1278 mm 
101 days 
Climate in Cococodji

Dassa-Zoumé

In December Dassa-Zoumé generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Dassa-Zoumé
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
35°C 
23°C 
219 hours 
20 mm 
2 days 
35°C 
23°C 
220 hours 
6.5 mm 
a single day 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
34°C 
24°C 
2,206 hours 
1179 mm 
103 days 
Climate in Dassa-Zoumé

Abomey-Calavi

In December Abomey-Calavi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Abomey-Calavi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
26°C 
245 hours 
81 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
26°C 
221 hours 
41 mm 
2 days 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
2,349 hours 
1358 mm 
101 days 
Climate in Abomey-Calavi

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Benin.

Is December the best time to visit Benin?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Benin with overall pleasant weather in Cotonou.

Generally speaking, January and August provide perfect weather in Cotonou. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Benin.

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