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Parakou in December

Great month. Inside Parakou's best window: Nov–Mar.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 19°C (66°F)
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Medium
Benin overall
Prices
Medium
Benin overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Parakou

Inside Parakou's best window: Nov–Mar.

Is another month better than December?

No other month rates higher than December for Parakou in this guide.

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • ParakouHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 1 day
  • North savanna, Benin · Parakou, Natitingou, Atakora, Pendjarismoke haze

    One rainy season; heat peaks March–April. Large parts are under travel advisories — check.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Benin overall
Medium
Prices · Benin overall
Medium

Benin overall: Dry and warm; festive season in Cotonou.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Parakou, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Great

    Jan: Great

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: 19 °C (66 °F)

    Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 1

    Jan: 1

  • Crowds

    Dec: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Dec: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    Jan: 1

December: Inside Parakou's best window: Nov–Mar.

January: Inside Parakou's best window: Nov–Mar.

Parakou: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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