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Ivory Coastwhen to go
Ivory Coast's national averages run from 29 °C in August to 35 °C in February, with rainfall between 13 mm in January and 204 mm in September and 2.9–8.4 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are May, November and January. Its 19 regions span 30–33 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Abidjan
- Area
- 320,935 km²
Best months to visit
When Ivory Coast shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.1 | 20.8 | 18.3 | 35.3 |
| February | 35.3 | 22.8 | 20.2 | 37.1 |
| March | 34.9 | 24.1 | 23.0 | 36.5 |
| April | 34.1 | 24.2 | 23.0 | 35.7 |
| May | 32.7 | 23.9 | 22.6 | 34.7 |
| June | 30.7 | 23.1 | 22.1 | 32.8 |
| July | 29.2 | 22.6 | 21.6 | 30.8 |
| August | 28.9 | 22.3 | 21.4 | 30.6 |
| September | 29.9 | 22.6 | 21.9 | 31.8 |
| October | 31.4 | 22.8 | 21.9 | 32.9 |
| November | 32.8 | 22.4 | 20.9 | 33.8 |
| December | 33.2 | 21.0 | 18.4 | 34.4 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 13 |
| February | 29 |
| March | 77 |
| April | 86 |
| May | 123 |
| June | 160 |
| July | 140 |
| August | 173 |
| September | 204 |
| October | 144 |
| November | 57 |
| December | 21 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 8.4 |
| February | 7.9 |
| March | 6.8 |
| April | 6.8 |
| May | 5.8 |
| June | 4.4 |
| July | 3.3 |
| August | 2.9 |
| September | 3.9 |
| October | 5.5 |
| November | 6.9 |
| December | 7.9 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1 | 6.0 | 8.4 |
| February | 7.4 | 6.2 | 8.6 |
| March | 7.5 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| April | 7.6 | 5.7 | 9.4 |
| May | 7.2 | 5.3 | 8.8 |
| June | 7.2 | 5.1 | 9.3 |
| July | 7.9 | 5.9 | 10.2 |
| August | 8.1 | 5.8 | 10.2 |
| September | 6.3 | 4.6 | 8.7 |
| October | 5.7 | 4.5 | 7.0 |
| November | 5.9 | 4.6 | 6.9 |
| December | 6.5 | 5.5 | 7.9 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Ivory Coast
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Ivory Coast, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
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Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
19 regions
Ivory Coast, taken apart
- Agnéby29–35 °C yr
- Bafing29–35 °C yr
- Bas-Sassandra28–33 °C yr
- Comoé29–36 °C yr
- Denguélé29–37 °C yr
- Dix-Huit Montagnes28–35 °C yr
- Fromager29–35 °C yr
- Haut-Sassandra29–35 °C yr
- Lacs29–36 °C yr
- Lagunes28–33 °C yr
- Marahoué29–36 °C yr
- Moyen-Cavally28–34 °C yr
- N'zi-Comoé29–36 °C yr
- Savanes29–37 °C yr
- Sud-Bandama28–34 °C yr
- Sud-Comoé28–32 °C yr
- Vallée du Bandama29–36 °C yr
- Worodougou29–36 °C yr
- Zanzan29–37 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Ivory Coast
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Ivory Coast carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Ivory Coast, in order
- JanJanuary34.1°C · 13 mm · 8.4 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 13 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 13 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary35.3°C · 29 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 29 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 29 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch34.9°C · 77 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 77 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 77 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril34.1°C · 86 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 86 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 86 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay32.7°C · 123 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 123 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 123 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune30.7°C · 160 mm · 4.4 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 160 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 160 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly29.2°C · 140 mm · 3.3 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 140 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 140 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust28.9°C · 173 mm · 2.9 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 173 mm of rain and 2.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 173 mm of rain and 2.9 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember29.9°C · 204 mm · 3.9 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 204 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 204 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober31.4°C · 144 mm · 5.5 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 144 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 144 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember32.8°C · 57 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 57 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 57 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember33.2°C · 21 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 21 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 21 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
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