Abidjan · SpringMonth summary
Abidjan weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
90% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Abidjan in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Abidjan in May: 30°C and 10.1h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Abidjan in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Water at 26°C and lively beaches — May is peak swimming season in Abidjan Spring marks the start of the good season in Abidjan. Temperatures rise (30°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 90% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 24°C | 30°C | 63% | 2.4 | 10.4h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 25°C | 31°C | 71% | 3.6 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 25°C | 31°C | 81% | 4.5 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 25°C | 30°C | 84% | 5.5 | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 24°C | 30°C | 90% | 8.4 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 23°C | 28°C | 96% | 10.6 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 23°C | 27°C | 87% | 4.1 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 22°C | 27°C | 78% | 2.9 | 9.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 23°C | 28°C | 94% | 5.4 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 23°C | 28°C | 99% | 7.4 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 24°C | 29°C | 95% | 5.1 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 24°C | 30°C | 73% | 3.1 | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Abidjan averages 30°C, 90% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -27%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Abidjan in May
Is May a good time to visit Abidjan?
May is an acceptable time for Abidjan (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Abidjan in May?
Yes, 90% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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