Weather in December
The turn of the year in
Kaga-Bandoro marks the onset of the dry season with negligible rain of 2mm (0.08"). Simultaneously, daytime heat dwindles, and more notable is the drop in the night temperature at 10.5°C (50.9°F). Daylight time shrinks to approximately 11.7 hours, offering less sun exposure. This change in weather pattern draws many towards outdoor activities, taking advantage of the pleasant temperature and scarce rain.
December ushers in a refreshing change, allowing the region and its inhabitants to prepare for the incoming year yet maintaining its trademark warmth.
Temperature
The advent of December signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), aligning closely with
November. Kaga-Bandoro experiences a substantial decline from the daytime high temperatures in December, settling on an average low of 10.5°C (50.9°F).
Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are
January and December with 2mm (0.08") of accumulated rain.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:38 WAT.