Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
December verdict
Benin in December
Weather score82Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
11mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
82
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Benin with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December33°C average high
December is close to Benin's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December11mm average rain
December is one of Benin's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December7.8 hours average sun
December is one of Benin's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December14°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and October to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December82 weather score
December is one of Benin's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.