Climate Insights for Abidjan

The climate in Abidjan is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,517 mm of precipitation falls per year. Abidjan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Abidjan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Abidjan is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 59.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Abidjan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Abidjan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Abidjan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Abidjan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Abidjan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,517 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 374 mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 42 mm. That's 332 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Abidjan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 59.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 14.7 in of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.7 in. That's 13.1 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Abidjan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Abidjan is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Abidjan is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 68 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Abidjan is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 84°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abidjan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abidjan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.