December weather forecastBante, Benin

December

Weather in December

Bante welcomes December with the onset of a dry season, marked by no recorded rainfall. With humidity subsiding noticeably and temperatures hovering comfortably, it's the perfect month for outdoor activities. Despite shorter daylight hours, the city basks in enough sunshine to keep it warm during the day. Visibility remains high due to the low cloud cover, offering picture-perfect views. With smooth winds and mild temperatures, December caps off the climatic calendar of Bante.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in December in Bante, at a sweltering 35.2°C (95.4°F), reveals a modest deviation from November's 34.5°C (94.1°F). Bante's nights during December are marked by a pronounced drop from daytime temperatures, experiencing an average low of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Bante is 25%.

Rainfall

The only month without rainfall is December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:45 WAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Bante is 8.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.2°C (95.4°F) and a low-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 39°C (102.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 25%.

December is the only month when rain does not fall in Bante.

In December, in Bante, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.

December has the shortest days of the year in Bante, Benin, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 39min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:45 WAT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bante is 8.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bante, Benin

  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (38.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (24.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Bante, Benin

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bante, Benin

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bante, Benin

  • Average humidity in December: 25%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (23%).

Average rainfall in December
Bante, Benin

  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (156mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bante, Benin

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bante, Benin

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bante, Benin

  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bante, Benin

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The month with the highest UV index is March (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Bante, Benin

  • Average cloud cover in December: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Bante, Benin

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (7km).