City, Ivory Coast
Abidjan weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Abidjan
Dec–Mar is driest; dusty harmattan haze in Dec–Feb. Heavy rains May–July, a lighter wet spell in Oct–Nov; floods hit low districts in June.
Abidjan weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan32°26 mm
- Feb32°63 mm
- Mar30°130 mm
- Apr30°158 mm
- May29°201 mm
- Jun28°260 mm
- Jul27°98 mm
- Aug27°46 mm
- Sep28°99 mm
- Oct29°183 mm
- Nov29°110 mm
- Dec30°50 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C89°F | 23°C74°F | 26 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| February | 32°C89°F | 24°C76°F | 63 mm | 77% | Hot & humid |
| March | 30°C87°F | 25°C76°F | 130 mm | 82% | Pleasant |
| April | 30°C85°F | 25°C76°F | 158 mm | 86% | Pleasant |
| May | 29°C84°F | 24°C76°F | 201 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| June | 28°C82°F | 24°C74°F | 260 mm | 89% | Rainy |
| July | 27°C81°F | 22°C72°F | 98 mm | 88% | Pleasant |
| August | 27°C81°F | 22°C71°F | 46 mm | 86% | Pleasant |
| September | 28°C83°F | 22°C72°F | 99 mm | 86% | Pleasant |
| October | 29°C84°F | 23°C74°F | 183 mm | 86% | Rainy |
| November | 29°C85°F | 24°C75°F | 110 mm | 84% | Pleasant |
| December | 30°C87°F | 24°C74°F | 50 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
Best months across Ivory Coast
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Abidjan | Dec–Mar | Jan (32°C) |
| Grand-Bassam | Dec–Mar | Jan (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Abidjan?
Dec–Mar. Dec–Mar is driest; dusty harmattan haze in Dec–Feb. Heavy rains May–July, a lighter wet spell in Oct–Nov; floods hit low districts in June.
When is the rainy season in Abidjan?
Rain peaks in June with about 260 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Apr–Jun, Oct.
What is the hottest month in Abidjan?
January, with average highs of 32°C (89°F).
How cold does Abidjan get?
The coolest nights are in August, averaging 22°C (71°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.