December weather forecast
Natitingou, Benin

December

Weather in December

December in Natitingou marks the arrival of the dry season with no rainfall and a decrease in relative humidity to 19%. The month sees the year's lowest temperature averages, with the minimum temperature dropping to 19.6°C (67.3°F), bringing a mild chill, especially during late nights. As a festive and holiday season, December offers a comfortably chilly climate for sightseeing, outdoor adventures and exploring the cultural events of Natitingou. Despite the absence of rains, the locale retains a lush outlook, thanks to the moisture from the previous wet season. It is a time of year when the weather is dry and cold, yet inviting.

Temperature

December's weather records an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.2°C (95.4°F), showing little deviation from November. December nights bring a pronounced temperature shift, with averages hovering around a refreshing 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 19%.

Rainfall

In Natitingou, rain does not fall in January and December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:43 WAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during December morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in December?
In Natitingou, 35.2°C (95.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 19.6°C (67.3°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 43°C (109.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Natitingou, the average relative humidity in December is 19%.
What is the driest month?
January and December are months without rainfall.
Does it rain in December?
In December, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Natitingou have in December?
In December, the average day length is 11h and 32min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:43 WAT.
What are the months with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine in Natitingou are January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 10h.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Natitingou?
In Natitingou, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Natitingou, Benin
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (25.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Natitingou, Benin
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.2mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Natitingou, Benin
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Natitingou, Benin
  • Average humidity in December: 19%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Natitingou, Benin
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (164mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Natitingou, Benin
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Natitingou, Benin
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Natitingou, Benin
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Natitingou, Benin
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Natitingou, Benin
  • Average cloud cover in December: 3

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Natitingou, Benin
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).

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