December weather forecast
Burkina Faso

December in Burkina Faso continues the dry season, with minimal rainfall and cooler temperatures. Cities such as Ouagadougou, Garghin, and Saonre generally see average temperatures from 16°C (60.8°F) at night to 31°C (87.8°F) during the day. This makes December one of the coolest months of the year, providing a respite from the intense heat that characterizes much of Burkina Faso's climate.

When compared to November, December brings a further decrease in temperature, particularly noticeable during the night. Rainfall remains negligible, ranging from 0mm (0") to 3mm (0.12"), maintaining the arid conditions prevalent in the dry season. The continued influence of the Harmattan wind contributes to the decrease in temperature, making December feel cooler than the previous months.

The low temperatures and dry conditions of December present a stark contrast to the hotter and wetter months earlier in the year. The Harmattan wind continues to affect visibility due to the dust and sand it carries from the Sahara Desert.

Moving into January, temperatures rise slightly, but the dry conditions persist as Burkina Faso remains within the dry season. Consequently, December in Burkina Faso is characterized by its cooler temperatures, minimal rainfall, and the prevalent Harmattan wind.

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• Ouagadougou - December »
  December is the month with the lowest UV index in Ouagadougou, with an average maximum UV index of 9. With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ouagadougou.
• Bobo-Dioulasso - December »
  On the first day of December in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:51. The months with the lowest UV index in Bobo-Dioulasso are August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Ouahigouya - December »
  December's arrival in Ouahigouya comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a sweltering 36.6°C (97.9°F) in November to a tropical 33.6°C (92.5°F). December has the shortest days of the year in Ouahigouya, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
• Banfora - December »
  On the first day of December in Banfora, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:54. December crowns the year with Banfora experiencing extremely dry conditions, similar to January, experiencing no rainfall.
• Dedougou - December »
  
• Kaya - December »
  Kaya registers an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.4°C (93.9°F) with the arrival of December, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. The average sunshine duration in December in Kaya is 7.6h.
• Tenkodogo - December »
  With an average maximum UV index of 6, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Tenkodogo. On the first day of December in Tenkodogo, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:35.
• Reo - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Reo is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight. December is the month with the lowest UV index in Reo with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Koupela - December »
  In Koupela rain does not fall in January, November and December. With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Koupela, Burkina Faso.
• Manga - December »
  The month with the least sunshine in Manga is December, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine. The months with the lowest UV index in Manga are January, June through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Garango - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Garango are January, June through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January, June through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Garango, Burkina Faso.