Burkina Faso weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Burkina Faso in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in December?
December in Burkina Faso generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.
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.
December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0 mm in Ouagadougou. Going by our weather data, this month in Ouagadougou usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 290 hours of sunshine in Ouagadougou. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Burkina Faso for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Burkina Faso climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in Fada N'gourma
In December Fada N'gourma generally has very 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 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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