Burkina Faso weather in December
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in December?
The weather conditions in Burkina Faso in December vary from pleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Ouagadougou. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in December varies from almost no in Dori with an average of 0mm (0inch) rainfall to low in Gaoua with 10mm (0.4inch).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 290 hours of sunshine in Ouagadougou during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Burkina Faso.
Where to go in Burkina Faso in December





Popular destinations in Burkina Faso
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Average weather in Ouagadougou
In December Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Koudougou
In December Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Bobo-Dioulasso
In December Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Dori
In December Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Fada N'gourma
In December Fada N'gourma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to go to Burkina Faso?
In our opinion December is one of the best times to visit Burkina Faso with commonly perfect weather in Ouagadougou. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Burkina Faso is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Ouagadougou.
The worst months are May, June, August and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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