Weather in December in Benin
Planning a journey to Benin this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
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 approximately 221 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at December's conditions in Benin, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Benin's yearly weather, check out our Benin climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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