December weather forecast
Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast

As the year concludes, Yamoussoukro settles into the heart of its dry season. December records the year's lowest rainfall at 15mm (0.59"), marking nearly complete cessation of rains. The drop in moisture reflects in the cool and pleasant weather conditions. Signifying a peaceful end to the year, the city dips into a calm and inviting climate landscape.

Temperature

Yamoussoukro greets December with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Yamoussoukro, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 19°C (66.2°F).

Rainfall

In Yamoussoukro, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Yamoussoukro, there are 113 rainfall days, and 1126mm (44.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Yamoussoukro is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Yamoussoukro, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:16 GMT.

Sunshine

In Yamoussoukro, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 10, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 10 transforms into these recommendations:
Ensure precautions are always in place. The risk to skin and eyes is high without them. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be liberally applied and re-applied every two hours, and immediately after an outdoor workout or a swim.