December weather forecastAbomey, Benin

Weather in December

Abomey’s December ushers in the driest part of the year with temperature constant around prior month's readings. Notably, the rainfall touches the annual minimum at 10mm (0.39"). The warmth continues throughout daylight hours, which are the shortest for the year. Regardless of the shorter days, the sunshine hour maintains moderately high levels. As winter solstice approaches, the UV index drops to its lowest point. The weather remains dry and warm, offering a welcome change from the prevalent high humidity levels throughout the year.

Temperature

The start of December marks an average high-temperature of a still hot 34°C (93.2°F), no different from the conditions in November. Abomey registers a significant drop in temperature in December, with average nighttime lows of 22°C (71.6°F).

Rainfall

In Abomey, Benin, during December, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. In Abomey, Benin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103 days and collects up to 1059mm (41.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Abomey, Benin, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Abomey, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:46 WAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 10, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 10 suggests these recommendations:
Always stay safe. Unprotected skin and eyes can get damaged rapidly. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be used liberally and reapplied every two hours or post an outdoor workout or swim.