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Abidjan in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Abidjan in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Abidjan, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Abidjan in April 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Very warm water
If you plan to visit Abidjan in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +86°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 103 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the hottest month of the year in Abidjan;

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
103 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Abidjan has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Abidjan in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Abidjan for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +77°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +88°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +82°F.

Is Abidjan warm or cold in April?

Abidjan is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

April is the hottest month in Abidjan, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Abidjan in April

Water in Abidjan in April is Very warm. It varies from +81°F to +86°F, with an average of +83°F. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +86°F.

The water temperature in April is one of the warmest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Abidjan are reached in May, when the average sea temperature rises to +84°F. The coldest water temperatures are in August, with an average of +78°F.

Can you swim in Abidjan in April?

You can definitely swim in Abidjan in April, the water is very warm (+83°F in average), and might even be unpleasant for ones who like it more fresh.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
Don't forget sunscreen and a hat, it's going to be hot!

Climate in Abidjan in April

Abidjan weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+73°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+90°F+90°F
Rainfall
77 mm103 mm199 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+83°F+83°F+84°F
Humidity
84%83%84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
100
Cloudy days
220
Rainy days
181717
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 77 mm to 103 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in March to 0 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Abidjan in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Abidjan is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Abidjan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 73% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 101 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Abidjan wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 278 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Abidjan?

This is the weather in Abidjan in April 2023:
1 April
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+86°F
2 April
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+87°F
3 April
☀️
+87°F
4 April
☀️
+88°F
5 April
☀️
+88°F
6 April
☀️
+88°F
7 April
☀️
+88°F
8 April
☀️
+87°F
9 April
☀️
+84°F
10 April
☀️
+85°F
11 April
☁️
+87°F
12 April
☁️
+87°F
13 April
☀️
+88°F
14 April
☀️
+87°F
15 April
☀️
+87°F
16 April
☀️
+87°F
17 April
☀️
+86°F
18 April
☁️
+89°F
19 April
☁️
+90°F
20 April
☀️
+87°F
21 April
☀️
+90°F
22 April
🌧️
+88°F
23 April
🌧️
+87°F
24 April
☁️
+87°F
25 April
🌧️
+88°F
26 April
☁️
+84°F
27 April
☀️
+87°F
28 April
☀️
+85°F
29 April
☀️
+87°F
30 April
🌧️
+83°F
In April 2023 Abidjan had 20 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 74%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Abidjan climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Abidjan in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+82°F) and the highest in 2023 (+85°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 924 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1984 with 2423 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Abidjan in April:

Is April a good time to visit Abidjan?

It’s always a good time to visit Abidjan, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Abidjan in April?

April is warm in Abidjan. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Can you swim in Abidjan in April?

Yes, you can swim in Abidjan in April, the water is very warm, with temperature averaging at +83°F, but it's important to manage hydration and sun exposure.

Is Abidjan rainy in April?

Abidjan is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Abidjan in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Abidjan in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Abidjan

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Abidjan, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.