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Akanda Weather in December

Akanda in December

The short of it: Akanda in December averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 290 mm (11.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 24° · rain 290 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Akanda an average December high of 29°, a low of 24° and some 290 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 290 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 5 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Akanda runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Libreville, 28 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Akanda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 277 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LibrevilleEstuaire28 km SSE30°24°276 mm
OwendoEstuaire40 km SSE31°24°248 mm
IboundjiEstuaire41 km NE30°24°217 mm
CocobeachEstuaire52 km NNE30°24°203 mm
NtoumEstuaire54 km ESE31°24°226 mm
CogoLitoral67 km NE30°23°181 mm
BiticaLitoral97 km NNE30°23°139 mm
KangoEstuaire99 km ESE31°24°188 mm

The Almanac · Akanda Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 290 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Akanda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°24°211 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
February30°24°194 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
March31°24°332 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
April31°24°331 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
May30°24°289 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
June28°23°42 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°22°8.0 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°22°18 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°23°154 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°23°567 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November29°23°567 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December29°24°290 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Akanda in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Akanda in December?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 290 mm (11.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 290 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Akanda?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Akanda in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 5 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Akanda in December?

Hardly — December nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Akanda in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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