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When is the best time to visit Abidjan?
In general the best time to visit Abidjan is probably April, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, April, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is February, March, April. Average maximum temperatures are up to +86°F in April and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Abidjan in different months
This is the average weather in Abidjan for each month based on historic data:
January usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +84°F during January.
In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 219 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 278 mm in June.
Climate in Abidjan
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Abidjan for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +91°F | +91°F | +91°F | +90°F | +90°F | +86°F | +84°F | +82°F | +86°F | +86°F | +88°F | +90°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +84°F | +86°F | +86°F | +86°F | +84°F | +81°F | +79°F | +79°F | +81°F | +82°F | +84°F | +84°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +66°F | +66°F | +72°F | +73°F | +72°F | +72°F | +70°F | +68°F | +70°F | +70°F | +72°F | +66°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +84°F | +84°F | +85°F | +86°F | +85°F | +85°F | +81°F | +79°F | +80°F | +84°F | +85°F | +85°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 89 | 89 | 86 | 84 | 83 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 41 | 48 | 77 | 103 | 199 | 278 | 146 | 71 | 90 | 107 | 93 | 65 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 15 | 18 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Abidjan during the whole year:
The hottest month in Abidjan is April with average maximum temperature going up to +86°F. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +73°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Abidjan during the whole year:
Abidjan achieves its warmest water temperature in May, where the average sea temperature goes up to +84°F. Coldest water temperature is in August with +78°F in average.
When can you swim in Abidjan?
You can swim in Abidjan from January to December:
- In February - December the water is very warm (82°F);
- In January - October the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Abidjan looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Abidjan is September with average humidity going up to 89%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 83%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Abidjan during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 41 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 20 rainy days and 278 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Abidjan:
What is the hottest month in Abidjan?
The hottest month in Abidjan is April with average maximum temperature of +86°F.
What is the coldest month in Abidjan?
The coldest month in Abidjan is July with minimum temperatures of +73°F.
Is Abidjan worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Abidjan could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Abidjan?
if you're looking to visit Abidjan when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, May, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 41 mm of rain.
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.