December weather forecast
Kokou, Burkina Faso

December

Weather in December

Rounding off the year, December reinstates the classic hot and arid conditions characteristic of the Sahelian climate in Kokou. The rainfall levels are almost negligible in December, and the city registers an increase in sunny days. Paired with the perfect visibility, the landscapes of Kokou evoke a sense of serene beauty. The weather leaves little room for drastic fluctuations, with temperatures towering from 19.5°C (67.1°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). Despite a slight increase in wind speed - 15.9km/h (9.9mph), the ambiance stays calm and tranquil, making for an ideal end to the year.

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a tropical 33°C (91.4°F) from November's torrid 36.6°C (97.9°F). Throughout December, Kokou acknowledges a distinct difference between its daytime highs and the steady low average of 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 13%.

Rainfall

January, March, November and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:43 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Kokou, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Kokou, records 33°C (91.4°F), while the low-temperature is 19.5°C (67.1°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 43°C (109.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 13%.
What is the driest month?
In Kokou, rain does not fall in January, March, November and December.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Kokou, the average day length in December is 11h and 22min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:43 GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Kokou?
With an average of 7.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Kokou have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Kokou is 7.5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kokou is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in December: 33°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (41.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in December: 13%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (10%).

Average rainfall in December
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (74mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • 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 (15.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in December: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Kokou, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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