Climate Insights for San-Pédro
Bas-Sassandra, Ivory Coast
Climate Overview
The climate in San-Pédro is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,710 mm of precipitation falls per year. San-Pédro receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San-Pédro sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in San-Pédro is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 67.3 in of precipitation falls per year. San-Pédro receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San-Pédro sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
San-Pédro has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.San-Pédro has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
San-Pédro is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,710 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 143 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 408 mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 43 mm. That's 364 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.San-Pédro is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 67.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 16.1 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 14.3 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.
Wind
San-Pédro is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.San-Pédro is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit San-Pédro is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 86 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit San-Pédro is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 85°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for San-Pédro 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 San-Pédro 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.