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Abidjan in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Abidjan in December 2024

OK Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Abidjan in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +84°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 9 rainy days with an average precipitation of 66 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Abidjan has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Abidjan in December

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

Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +72°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +86°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +86°F.

Is Abidjan warm or cold in December?

Abidjan is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +75°F to +75°F.

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

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Abidjan:

Climate in Abidjan in December

Abidjan weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+66°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+88°F+91°F
Rainfall
93 mm66 mm41 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
84%83%83%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
1611
Cloudy days
151615
Rainy days
1495
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 93 mm to 66 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%. Winds are calmer in comparison to November, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 1 to 6.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Abidjan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 41 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Abidjan wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 73% chance of precipitation and 274 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Abidjan?

This is the weather in Abidjan in December 2023:
1 December
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+86°F
2 December
🌧️
+84°F
3 December
🌧️
+81°F
4 December
☀️
+85°F
5 December
☀️
+86°F
6 December
☀️
+86°F
7 December
☀️
+85°F
8 December
☁️
+85°F
9 December
☀️
+86°F
10 December
☀️
+86°F
11 December
☀️
+85°F
12 December
☀️
+84°F
13 December
☀️
+85°F
14 December
☀️
+86°F
15 December
☀️
+85°F
16 December
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+85°F
17 December
☀️
+85°F
18 December
☀️
+86°F
19 December
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+84°F
20 December
☀️
+85°F
21 December
☀️
+86°F
22 December
☀️
+85°F
23 December
☀️
+86°F
24 December
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+83°F
25 December
☀️
+86°F
26 December
☀️
+85°F
27 December
☀️
+86°F
28 December
☀️
+86°F
29 December
☀️
+86°F
30 December
☀️
+86°F
31 December
☀️
+87°F
In December 2023 Abidjan had 27 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 2 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 December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+86°F) and the highest in 2009 (+90°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 15 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1984 with 243 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Abidjan in December:

Is December a good time to visit Abidjan?

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

Can you sunbathe in Abidjan in December?

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

Is Abidjan rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Abidjan in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Abidjan in December, 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, 2022.

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.