December weather forecast
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

December in Ouagadougou commences the dry season with the annual lowest rainfall of 1mm (0.04"), mirrorring that of January. Along with falling temperatures, a significant reduction in humidity marks the end of the year, reintroducing dry conditions. Daylight hours are at their shortest, coinciding with a slight rise in sunshine hours. The UV index dips to 9, its lowest level of the year. The weather offers an apparent shift to January conditions, beginning the cycle anew.

Temperature

The arrival of December records an average high-temperature of a hot 33.6°C (92.5°F), closely related to the 35.9°C (96.6°F) observed in November. Ouagadougou registers a marked temperature plunge to an enjoyable 16.7°C (62.1°F) during the cool December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 34.5%.

Rainfall

December is the last month it rains. Throughout December, Ouagadougou collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, 788mm (31.02") of rain is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ouagadougou is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:51 GMT.

Sunshine

In Ouagadougou, the average sunshine in December is 8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 9 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Ensure you're always protected. Unprotected skin can get damaged in moments. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. After a swim or outdoor exercise, one should liberally reapply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher.