December weather forecast
Benin

December in Benin marks the continuation of the dry season, characterized by minimal rainfall and the prevalent influence of the Harmattan wind. The average precipitation in December is less than 10mm (0.39"), making it one of the driest months of the year.

Temperatures in December range from 23°C (73.4°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). The southern cities such as Cotonou and Porto-Novo maintain minimum temperatures around 23°C (73.4°F), whereas the northern cities like Kandi and Natitingou experience colder nights, with temperatures dropping to approximately 18°C (64.4°F). Despite the cooler nights in the north, daytime temperatures remain relatively high across the country.

The Harmattan wind dominates the weather conditions in December, bringing with it dry, dusty air from the Sahara Desert. This leads to a hazy atmosphere and reduced visibility, often referred to as the "Harmattan haze". Despite the drop in humidity, the wind can cause conditions such as dry skin and respiratory problems for certain individuals.

As December transitions into January, the dry season persists. The Harmattan wind continues to influence the weather, while temperatures remain stable with cooler nights and warm days. The rainfall remains minimal, maintaining December's dry conditions.

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• Porto Novo - December »
  December in Porto Novo is marked by an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.6°C (92.5°F), almost identical to the preceding month. The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Cotonou - December »
  In Cotonou, Benin, in December, during 2 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. December has the shortest days of the year in Cotonou, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
• Parakou - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Parakou, Benin, is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight. The months with the most sunshine in Parakou are January and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
• Djougou - December »
  The months with the most sunshine in Djougou are January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine. The month with the shortest days in Djougou is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
• Bohicon - December »
  The month with the least rainfall in Bohicon is December, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in Bohicon is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
• Kandi - December »
  The months with the most sunshine in Kandi are January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine. August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kandi, Benin.
• Natitingou - December »
  January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Natitingou. The average high-temperature in Natitingou for December is a still fiery hot 35.2°C (95.4°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month.
• Ouidah - December »
  January and December are months with the least rain in Ouidah when the rain falls for 8.9 days and typically aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of rain. January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ouidah, Benin.
• Abomey - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Abomey with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight. In Abomey during December, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.
• Save - December »
  The average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in December is computed to be 48°C (118.4°F). In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:29.
• Tchaourou - December »
  In the last month of the year, December, Tchaourou sees a return to similar weather conditions as witnessed at the start of the year. On the last day of December, in Tchaourou, Benin, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:41 WAT.