Climate - Bouaké (Ivory Coast)

The climate of Bouaké (or Bwake), the second city of Ivory Coast, 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 center of the Ivory Coast, 350 meters (1,150 feet) above sea level and north-east of Lake Kossou.

Bouaké - Climate data

In Bouaké, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 28.8 °C (83.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Bouaké, precipitation amounts to 1100 millimeters (43.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 12 mm (0.5 in) in the driest month (January) to 170 mm (6.7 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.

Bouaké - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Bouaké is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In February, the weather in Bouaké is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In March, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Bouaké is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.9 °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 37.5 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In April, the weather in Bouaké is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In May, the weather in Bouaké is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In June, the weather in Bouaké is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In July, the weather in Bouaké is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.3 °C (70.4 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In August, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Bouaké is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.9 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In September, the weather in Bouaké is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.3 °C (70.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Bouaké is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.5 °C (70.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °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 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In November, the weather in Bouaké is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.3 °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 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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In December, the weather in Bouaké is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).