Abidjan, Ivory CoastQuick decision
When to visit Abidjan?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
75°F–86°F in January
🌧 Least rain
63% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
March (81%)
📅 Best score
7.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Grand-Bassam beachesNov–Mar — UNESCO colonial resort 40 km away, dry season.
Maquis bars & attiékéYear-round — open-air restaurants, grilled chicken, alloco.
Plateau & cathedralYear-round — modernist business district, St Paul (Aldo Rossi).
BudgetDec–Feb — dry season, affordable accommodation in Plateau.
Monthly climate data
Abidjan weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 30°F, 85% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°F, 87% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 28°F, 96% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 30°F, 69% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 63% rainy days and 30°F.
March is the wettest month with 81% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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