Abidjan Weather in October 2026: what to expect (4.5/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in October

October falls in the wet season in Abidjan. Showers are often brief but intense. With 99.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

October ranks 7 out of 12 months in Abidjan. Compared to September: 5 pts more rainy days, +1.8h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in October

UV index

8 · high

sunscreen and hat advised

Feels like

very humid

23°

Sea

28°C

warm, ideal

Daylight

11.9h of daylight

Air quality

excellent

AQI 17

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Is October the right month?

The best month in Abidjan is January (4.9/10), 0.4 pt higher than October.

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Context

Our verdict

Abidjan, economic capital of Ivory Coast on the Gulf of Guinea coast: 5 million inhabitants in urban area (the 2nd most populated in francophone West Africa after Lagos).

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Ivory Coast

🗣️LanguageFrench

💶CurrencyFranc CFA (CFA)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 88°F

❄️Coolest monthJuly · 81°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 99%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)

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Location

Where is Abidjan ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Ivory Coast

Equatorial tropical climate with a 4.9 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

5.36°N · 4.01°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Abidjan?

January is the best month with 86°F highs, 75°F lows, 6.7h of sunshine and 63.0% rainy days.

How many hours of sunshine does Abidjan get in January?

Abidjan averages 6.7 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 4.6/10.

What is the rainiest month in Abidjan?

May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Abidjan in January?

In January, overnight lows reach 75°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.

Is Abidjan good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Abidjan scores 4.5/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 4.6/10.

When should you avoid Abidjan?

May is the most difficult month to visit Abidjan, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Can you swim in Abidjan in October?

In October, the sea averages 82°F in Abidjan: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.

Do you need sun protection in Abidjan in October?

The average UV index reaches 8 in October in Abidjan (high), with about 11.9h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.