Climate - Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast)
Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
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Climate chart - Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast)
The climate of Yamoussoukro 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 the capital of the Ivory Coast and is located in the center-south of the country, at an altitude of 200 meters (650 feet).
Yamoussoukro - Climate data
The average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 28.9 °C (84.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Yamoussoukro - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 18 | 35 | 26.5 | 64 | 95 | 79.7 |
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| February | 21.3 | 36.2 | 28.7 | 70 | 97 | 83.7 |
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| March | 22.6 | 35.2 | 28.9 | 73 | 95 | 84 |
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| April | 22.5 | 34.2 | 28.4 | 73 | 94 | 83 |
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| May | 22.8 | 33.3 | 28 | 73 | 92 | 82.5 |
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| June | 22 | 31.7 | 26.8 | 72 | 89 | 80.3 |
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| July | 21.6 | 30.3 | 26 | 71 | 87 | 78.7 |
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| August | 21.5 | 30 | 25.7 | 71 | 86 | 78.3 |
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| September | 22 | 31.2 | 26.6 | 72 | 88 | 79.8 |
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| October | 21.5 | 32.1 | 26.8 | 71 | 90 | 80.2 |
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| November | 20.6 | 32.9 | 26.8 | 69 | 91 | 80.2 |
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| December | 18.8 | 32.9 | 25.9 | 66 | 91 | 78.6 |
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| Year | 21.3 | 32.9 | 27 | 70.3 | 91.2 | 80.5 |
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Precipitation amounts to 1175 millimeters (46.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in the driest month (January) to 165 mm (6.5 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.Yamoussoukro - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 15 | 0.6 | 2 |
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| February | 50 | 2 | 5 |
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| March | 115 | 4.5 | 9 |
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| April | 140 | 5.5 | 10 |
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| May | 150 | 5.9 | 13 |
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| June | 165 | 6.5 | 15 |
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| July | 100 | 3.9 | 11 |
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| August | 90 | 3.5 | 12 |
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| September | 160 | 6.3 | 14 |
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| October | 125 | 4.9 | 13 |
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| November | 50 | 2 | 6 |
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| December | 25 | 1 | 3 |
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| Year | 1175 | 46.3 | 113 |
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There are on average around 2150 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Yamoussoukro - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 7 | 215 | February | 7 | 200 | March | 7 | 215 | April | 7.5 | 220 | May | 7 | 225 | June | 5.5 | 160 | July | 4 | 125 | August | 3.5 | 100 | September | 4.5 | 130 | October | 6 | 185 | November | 6.5 | 195 | December | 6 | 180 | Year | 5.9 | 2150 |
Yamoussoukro - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.5 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (94.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
February is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.7 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
March, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 35.2 °C (95.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 9 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 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
April is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.6 °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 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
May is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °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 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
August, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.5 °C (70.6 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (85.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 27% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 14 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 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °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 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 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 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
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