Best time to visit Abidjan: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Abidjan are Jan, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Best months
Jan, Jul, Aug and Sep
Peak season
Jan, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Feb, Apr and May
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 24.1°C – 30.7°C
Rain: 76mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Feb
Temp: 24.9°C – 31.4°C
Rain: 86mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Mar
Temp: 24.9°C – 31°C
Rain: 129mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Apr
Temp: 24.9°C – 30.8°C
Rain: 152mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
May
Temp: 24.6°C – 29.9°C
Rain: 182mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jun
Temp: 23.5°C – 27.8°C
Rain: 274mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 7.1/10
Jul
BestTemp: 23.1°C – 27.3°C
Rain: 125mm
Sunshine: 9.6h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Aug
BestTemp: 22.6°C – 26.6°C
Rain: 84mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 8.1/10
Sep
BestTemp: 23°C – 27.5°C
Rain: 116mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Oct
Temp: 23.5°C – 28.3°C
Rain: 204mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Nov
Temp: 23.9°C – 29.3°C
Rain: 97mm
Sunshine: 10.5h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Dec
Temp: 24°C – 30.4°C
Rain: 86mm
Sunshine: 10.4h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit Abidjan are January, July, August, and September. January brings highs around 30.7C with relatively light rain near 76mm and about 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, while July and September offer strong sunshine hours of 9.6 and 10.0 respectively alongside more moderate rainfall than the deep rainy months.
The trade-off is that January through September also includes some of the wettest stretches of the year outside the peak window, such as June with about 274mm of rain and October with about 204mm, so travelers aiming for drier days should stay within the named peak months. The off-season months of February, April, and May are quieter and cheaper, but April and May bring rain totals of about 152mm and 182mm, which is worth weighing against the lower costs.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
Keep reading
Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.