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The climate of Abidjan is
tropical, with a hotter, dry period from December to February and a rainy period from March to November. The rains reach a maximum in May and June, while they decrease significantly in August, even though the sky is often cloudy.
Abidjan is the main city and the ancient capital of the Ivory Coast, and is located in the southeast, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
The harmattan, the dust-laden wind, blows in the dry period, but less often than in the north-central of the country.
Abidjan - Climate data
In Abidjan, the
average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 25.2 °C (77.3 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 28.8 °C (83.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Abidjan - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 24 | 31.7 | 27.8 | 75 | 89 | 82.1 |
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| February | 25.2 | 32.3 | 28.8 | 77 | 90 | 83.8 |
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| March | 25.3 | 32.2 | 28.8 | 78 | 90 | 83.8 |
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| April | 25.2 | 32.1 | 28.6 | 77 | 90 | 83.6 |
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| May | 25 | 31.4 | 28.2 | 77 | 89 | 82.8 |
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| June | 24.2 | 29.6 | 26.9 | 75 | 85 | 80.4 |
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| July | 23.4 | 28.4 | 25.9 | 74 | 83 | 78.6 |
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| August | 22.6 | 27.7 | 25.2 | 73 | 82 | 77.3 |
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| September | 22.5 | 28.6 | 25.6 | 73 | 83 | 78 |
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| October | 24.2 | 30 | 27.1 | 76 | 86 | 80.8 |
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| November | 24.6 | 31.4 | 28 | 76 | 89 | 82.4 |
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| December | 24.2 | 31.6 | 27.9 | 76 | 89 | 82.2 |
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| Year | 24.2 | 30.6 | 27.35 | 75.5 | 87.1 | 81 |
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In Abidjan,
precipitation amounts to 1545 millimeters (60.8 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in the driest month (January) to 375 mm (14.8 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
Abidjan - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 15 | 0.6 | 3 |
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| February | 55 | 2.2 | 5 |
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| March | 120 | 4.7 | 9 |
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| April | 145 | 5.7 | 11 |
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| May | 235 | 9.3 | 17 |
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| June | 375 | 14.8 | 21 |
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| July | 135 | 5.3 | 13 |
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| August | 50 | 2 | 12 |
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| September | 110 | 4.3 | 12 |
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| October | 150 | 5.9 | 14 |
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| November | 110 | 4.3 | 13 |
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| December | 45 | 1.8 | 7 |
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| Year | 1545 | 60.8 | 137 |
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At Abidjan, the
sea temperature ranges from 25 °C (77 °F) in August to 29 °C (84 °F) in April, May. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Abidjan - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 28 | 82 | February | 28 | 83 | March | 28.5 | 83 | April | 29 | 84 | May | 29 | 84 | June | 28 | 82 | July | 26 | 79 | August | 25 | 77 | September | 25.5 | 78 | October | 26.5 | 80 | November | 28 | 83 | December | 28.5 | 83 | Year | 27.5 | 81.6 |
In Abidjan, there are on average around 2150
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Abidjan - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 6 | 185 | February | 7.5 | 210 | March | 7.5 | 225 | April | 7 | 210 | May | 6 | 190 | June | 4 | 115 | July | 3.5 | 115 | August | 4 | 120 | September | 4.5 | 140 | October | 6.5 | 200 | November | 7.5 | 225 | December | 6.5 | 210 | Year | 5.9 | 2150 |
Abidjan - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Abidjan is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
February, the weather in Abidjan is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
March, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Abidjan is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.3 °C (77.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (90 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
April, the weather in Abidjan is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
May, the weather in Abidjan is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (76.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 235 mm (9.3 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
June, the weather in Abidjan is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 375 mm (14.8 in), distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
July, the weather in Abidjan is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
August, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Abidjan is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.7 °C (81.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
September, the weather in Abidjan is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
October, the weather in Abidjan is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
November, the weather in Abidjan is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
December, the weather in Abidjan is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.