Weather in December in Burkina Faso
Thinking about venturing to Burkina Faso this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in December?
December in Burkina Faso generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C and nighttime temperatures around 18°C in Ouagadougou. 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 Burkina Faso, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0 mm in Ouagadougou. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Ouagadougou, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Ouagadougou enjoys close to 290 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Burkina Faso's conditions throughout the year, check out our Burkina Faso climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou
In December Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Koudougou
In December Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bobo-Dioulasso
In December Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Dori
In December Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Fada N'gourma
In December Fada N'gourma generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Burkina Faso.
Is December the best time to visit Burkina Faso?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Ouagadougou, December might be a good time to visit Burkina Faso. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Ouagadougou. On the other hand, the weather in June, August and October tend to be poor.
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