Abidjan · SpringMonth summary
Abidjan weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 88°F
🌧 Rainy days
81% 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 March?
✅ 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: Favourable conditions in March (7.0/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Abidjan in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Abidjan. Temperatures rise (31°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 81% 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 | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 75°F | 86°F | 63% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 77°F | 88°F | 71% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 77°F | 88°F | 81% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 77°F | 86°F | 84% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 75°F | 86°F | 90% | 0.3in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 73°F | 82°F | 96% | 0.4in | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 73°F | 81°F | 87% | 0.2in | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 72°F | 81°F | 78% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 73°F | 82°F | 94% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 73°F | 82°F | 99% | 0.3in | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 75°F | 84°F | 95% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 75°F | 86°F | 73% | 0.1in | 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 March, Abidjan averages 88°F, 81% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
March vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Abidjan in March
Is March a good time to visit Abidjan?
March 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 March?
Yes, 81% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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