When is the best time to visit Ivory Coast?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Abidjan: January & December; Yamoussoukro: December.

Which month is best overall in Ivory Coast?

Averaged across our 2 destinations in Ivory Coast, the strongest months are January, December, February. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Ivory Coast does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 2 destinations in Ivory Coast: Abidjan, Yamoussoukro.

How are the Ivory Coast travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Ivory Coast: Weather by Month

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About Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire rewards travelers who match itineraries to climate windows rather than calendar habit. Compare monthly scores for temperature, rainfall, and comfort before locking flights.

Did you know?

Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest cocoa producer, supplying around 40% of the global crop.
Yamoussoukro's basilica is one of the largest churches in the world.
Its national parks, including Taï and Comoé, protect rainforest chimpanzees and elephants.

Weather

Côte d'Ivoire: weather by month

Warmest month: February (28°C). Wettest: June (359 mm). Best overall score: January (7.1/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	27°C	44 mm	21	7.1/10
February	28°C	38 mm	17	6.6/10
March	28°C	173 mm	22	4.0/10
April	28°C	169 mm	21	4.0/10
May	27°C	241 mm	20	3.4/10
June	26°C	359 mm	12	3.3/10
July	25°C	127 mm	13	5.0/10
August	25°C	61 mm	11	6.6/10
September	26°C	89 mm	13	5.6/10
October	26°C	335 mm	18	3.6/10
November	27°C	133 mm	19	4.6/10
December	27°C	51 mm	21	6.9/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: January leads the year at 7.1/10, with December and February close behind — June (3.3/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack: In January plan for about 27°C; the month brings 44 mm of rain. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Budget timing: If budget matters most, September is the cheapest month (5.6/10) — expect weather trade-offs.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Ivory Coast?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Abidjan: January & December; Yamoussoukro: December.
Which month is best overall in Ivory Coast?: Averaged across our 2 destinations in Ivory Coast, the strongest months are January, December, February. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Ivory Coast does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 2 destinations in Ivory Coast: Abidjan, Yamoussoukro.
How are the Ivory Coast travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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