AI-generatedAbidjan at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Nov
- Warmest month
- Feb · 30°
- Warmest sea
- May · 28.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 1,813 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 50 m
Climate in Abidjan
Abidjan has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while August is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Abidjan is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – November
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:0118:02
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:48–06:29 · evening 17:34–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:40–05:48 · evening 18:15–18:23
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Abidjan in October?
In October, Abidjan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 203 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min06:01 – 18:02
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0Africa/Abidjan
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Abidjan
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.0 – 27.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Abidjan ranges from 23.8 °C in August to 28.5 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in February. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 27.7 and 29.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.5° | 26.6° | 28.6° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.9° | 27.1° | 28.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.0° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.5° | 27.7° | 29.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.2° | 26.2° | 27.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 25.0° | 24.3° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 23.8° | 23.2° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.4° | 23.7° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.4° | 25.0° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.3° | 27.7° | 28.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.3° | 27.8° | 29.1° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Abidjan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Abidjan, 53 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 14 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Abidjan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Abidjan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Abidjan has about 30 rainy days with 203 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Abidjan
How breezy and how cloudy Abidjan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Abidjan typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Abidjan: mostly cloudy, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Abidjan
How often the day gets hot in Abidjan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Abidjan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Abidjan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (23°), the warmest in March (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 46 | 30° | 24° | 27.5° | 6.7 h | 17 | 80 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 30° | 25° | 27.5° | 7.1 h | 19 | 94 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 30° | 25° | 27.9° | 7.1 h | 24 | 133 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 30° | 25° | 28.4° | 7.3 h | 25 | 153 |
| MayMay | 48 | 29° | 24° | 28.5° | 6.2 h | 29 | 234 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 28° | 23° | 27.2° | 4.3 h | 28 | 264 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 27° | 23° | 25.0° | 4.8 h | 25 | 138 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 27° | 23° | 23.8° | 3.9 h | 22 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 27° | 23° | 24.4° | 4.5 h | 26 | 153 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 28° | 23° | 26.4° | 6.3 h | 30 | 203 |
| NovemberNov | 54 | 29° | 24° | 28.3° | 7.8 h | 28 | 167 |
| DecemberDec | 48 | 29° | 24° | 28.3° | 7.0 h | 22 | 109 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
5.35° N, 4.00° W · 50 m · Africa/Abidjan
Best time to visit Abidjan
The best time to visit Abidjan is from June to November. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in May it only reaches 28.5 °C. The wettest month is June with 264 mm of precipitation.
Abidjan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Abidjan in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Abidjan in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Abidjan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Abidjan in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Abidjan for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Abidjan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and July bring similar holiday weather to Abidjan (score 54 and 56). In July, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 54 | 56 |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 26.4° | 25.0° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 hbetter | 4.8 h |
| Rainy days | 30 | 25better |
| Rainfall | 203 mm | 138 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Abidjan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
46January30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In January, Abidjan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 80 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
Abidjan in January43February30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In February, Abidjan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 94 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
Abidjan in February43March30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In March, Abidjan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 133 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
Abidjan in March46April30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In April, Abidjan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 153 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
Abidjan in April48May29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In May, Abidjan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 234 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
Abidjan in May51June28° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In June, Abidjan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 264 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
Abidjan in June56July27° · Sea 25° · 5 h
In July, Abidjan is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 138 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
Abidjan in July53August27° · Sea 24° · 4 h
In August, Abidjan is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 84 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
Abidjan in August54September27° · Sea 24° · 5 h
In September, Abidjan is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 153 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
Abidjan in September54October28° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In October, Abidjan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 203 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
Abidjan in October54November29° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In November, Abidjan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 167 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
Abidjan in November48December29° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In December, Abidjan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 109 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Abidjan.
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Abidjan vs. Yamoussoukro
In October Abidjan has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs. 42). During the day Yamoussoukro is 2 °C warmer than Abidjan.
| in October | Abidjan | Yamoussoukro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 54 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 30° |
| Sea | 26° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 30 | 22 |
| Best time | Jun – Nov | Dec |
Through the year
Ivory Coast in October: the best places
In October, Abidjan ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- AbidjanThis page28°26°54
- 2Yamoussoukro30°42
Planning a trip to Abidjan
Weather for your travel dates
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Abidjan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Abidjan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 54) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 45).
- 45
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 49
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 40 min
- Distance
- 5,140 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Abidjan
When is the best time to visit Abidjan?
The best time to visit Abidjan is from June to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Abidjan?
The sea temperature in Abidjan ranges from 23.8 °C in August to 28.5 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Abidjan in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Abidjan?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Abidjan?
The wettest month is June with 264 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 80 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Abidjan get?
Abidjan gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 7.8 hours a day; in August there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Abidjan in?
Abidjan uses the time zone Africa/Abidjan, which matches UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Abidjan?
A nonstop flight from London to Abidjan takes about 6 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,140 km.
Which school holidays are best for Abidjan?
Abidjan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 54) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 49, Summer holidays 54, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 47.
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