Climate - Bondoukou (Ivory Coast)

The climate of Bondoukou is tropical, with a very hot, dry period from November to February and a rainy period from March to October. In the dry period, the Harmattan, the dust-laden wind from the Sahara desert, can blow.
The city is located in the east of the Ivory Coast, 350 meters (1,150 feet) above sea level and a short distance from the border with Ghana, beyond which lies the city of Sampa.

Bondoukou - Climate data

In Bondoukou, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 29.4 °C (84.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Bondoukou, precipitation amounts to 1100 millimeters (43.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 8 mm (0.3 in) in the driest month (January) to 175 mm (6.9 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.
In Bondoukou, there are on average around 2140 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Bondoukou - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Bondoukou is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F) and a maximum of 34.7 °C (94.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In February, the weather in Bondoukou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 35.8 °C (96.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In March, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Bondoukou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) and a maximum of 35.2 °C (95.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In April, the weather in Bondoukou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In May, the weather in Bondoukou is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (90 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In June, the weather in Bondoukou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In July, the weather in Bondoukou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.4 °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 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In August, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Bondoukou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.5 °C (70.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In September, the weather in Bondoukou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In October, the weather in Bondoukou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (88 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 6 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 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In November, the weather in Bondoukou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 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 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In December, the weather in Bondoukou is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 20.8 °C (69.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).