Abidjan weather by month & the best time to visit
Côte d’Ivoire · major coastal city · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Abidjan is January — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 85/100), with August and December close behind. Abidjan averages about 1,857 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 32°C / 90°F and roughly 26 mm of rain in January.
When is the best time to visit Abidjan?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Abidjan is January, then August and December. The dullest month is April (62/100, 158 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Abidjan?
Abidjan gets a moderate 1,857 hours of sunshine a year. January (85/100) is noticeably better than April (62). It ranks #3 of 3 destinations in Côte d’Ivoire for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,007 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around May, carries about 43% of the annual 1,425 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85 | 32° / 90°F | 23° / 73°F | 26 mm | 7 | 29° / 84°F |
| February | 78 | 32° / 90°F | 25° / 77°F | 63 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
| March | 66 | 31° / 88°F | 25° / 77°F | 130 mm | 9 | 28° / 82°F |
| April | 62 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 158 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| May | 62 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 201 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| June | 62 | 28° / 82°F | 24° / 75°F | 260 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
| July | 71 | 27° / 81°F | 22° / 72°F | 98 mm | 7 | 25° / 77°F |
| August | 81 | 28° / 82°F | 22° / 72°F | 47 mm | 7 | 24° / 75°F |
| September | 71 | 28° / 82°F | 23° / 73°F | 99 mm | 8 | 24° / 75°F |
| October | 62 | 29° / 84°F | 24° / 75°F | 183 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| November | 69 | 30° / 86°F | 24° / 75°F | 110 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 80 | 31° / 88°F | 24° / 75°F | 50 mm | 7 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Abidjan by month
The sea off Abidjan is warmest in April at around 30°C / 86°F, and coolest in August at 24°C / 75°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Abidjan: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Abidjan?
Abidjan is a major coastal city in Côte d’Ivoire with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 30°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Abidjan get a year?
Abidjan gets about 1,857 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around January.
When is the best time to visit Abidjan?
The sunniest time to visit Abidjan is January, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 85/100 (with August and December close behind). Expect daytime highs around 32°C / 90°F.
What is the least sunny month in Abidjan?
April is the least sunny month in Abidjan, scoring 62/100 with about 158 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Abidjan?
The sea in Abidjan ranges from about 24°C (August) to 30°C (April). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Abidjan?
The typical midday UV index in Abidjan peaks around 9 (very high) in March, easing to about 7 (high) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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