Climate Insights for Gaoussoukro

The climate in Gaoussoukro is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1919mm of precipitation falls per year. Gaoussoukro receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gaoussoukro sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Gaoussoukro has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is Febbraio, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. Agosto is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Gaoussoukro is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1919mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 160mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 350mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 62mm. That's 288mm 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.

Gaoussoukro is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 10km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Gaoussoukro, which began on December 21, 2026. Gaoussoukro sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in Febbraio at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Agosto near 23°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Gaoussoukro is during Agosto, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 85mm per month. By contrast, Febbraio can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Gaoussoukro 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.