AI-generatedGrand-Bassam at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Apr · 30°
- Warmest sea
- May · 28.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 1,527 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Grand-Bassam
Grand-Bassam has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April 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, Grand-Bassam is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Grand-Bassam
The best time to visit Grand-Bassam is all year round. The sea reaches 28.6 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is June with 281 mm of precipitation.
Grand-Bassam through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Grand-Bassam in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Grand-Bassam in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Grand-Bassam in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Grand-Bassam in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
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
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: all year
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
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°
06:0018:01
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 05:47–06:28 · evening 17:33–18:14
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:39–05:47 · evening 18:14–18:22
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.
October in Grand-Bassam compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The sea warms from 26° to 27°.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 26° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Grand-Bassam in October?
In October, Grand-Bassam is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 142 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min06:00 – 18:01
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Grand-Bassam
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Grand-Bassam: score 76 against 71. In November, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in November. November has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 26.4° | 28.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 28 | 27better |
| Rainfall | 142 mm | 112 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Grand-Bassam month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
74January29° · Sea 28° · 6.7 h
In January, Grand-Bassam is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 59 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
Grand-Bassam in January74February30° · Sea 28° · 7.1 h
In February, Grand-Bassam is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 66 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
Grand-Bassam in February74March30° · Sea 28° · 7.1 h
In March, Grand-Bassam is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 99 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
Grand-Bassam in March74April30° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h
In April, Grand-Bassam is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 130 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
Grand-Bassam in April71May30° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In May, Grand-Bassam is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 242 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
Grand-Bassam in May64June28° · Sea 27° · 4.3 h
In June, Grand-Bassam is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 281 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
Grand-Bassam in June66July27° · Sea 25° · 4.8 h
In July, Grand-Bassam is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 137 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
Grand-Bassam in July63August27° · Sea 24° · 3.9 h
In August, Grand-Bassam is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 79 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
Grand-Bassam in August65September27° · Sea 25° · 4.5 h
In September, Grand-Bassam is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 105 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
Grand-Bassam in September71October28° · Sea 26° · 6.3 h
In October, Grand-Bassam is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 142 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
Grand-Bassam in October76November29° · Sea 28° · 7.8 h
In November, Grand-Bassam is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 112 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
Grand-Bassam in November73December29° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In December, Grand-Bassam is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 77 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Grand-Bassam.
Grand-Bassam in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in April: 30°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Grand-Bassam
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 (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (23°), the warmest in March (26°). 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) all year, on about 365 days a year.
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 | 74 | 29° | 25° | 27.5° | 6.7 h | 17 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 30° | 26° | 27.5° | 7.1 h | 18 | 66 |
| MarchMar | 74 | 30° | 26° | 28.0° | 7.1 h | 23 | 99 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 30° | 26° | 28.5° | 7.3 h | 25 | 130 |
| MayMay | 71 | 30° | 25° | 28.6° | 6.2 h | 29 | 242 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 28° | 24° | 27.2° | 4.3 h | 28 | 281 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 27° | 23° | 25.2° | 4.8 h | 23 | 137 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 27° | 23° | 24.0° | 3.9 h | 20 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 27° | 23° | 24.5° | 4.5 h | 22 | 105 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 28° | 24° | 26.4° | 6.3 h | 28 | 142 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 29° | 25° | 28.3° | 7.8 h | 27 | 112 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 29° | 25° | 28.3° | 7.0 h | 22 | 77 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
5.21° N, 3.74° W · 7 m · Africa/Abidjan
Sea temperatureUp to 29° in May
Sea temperature in Grand-Bassam
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.1 – 27.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Grand-Bassam ranges from 24.0 °C in August to 28.6 °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 April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 27.8 and 29.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.5° | 26.6° | 28.6° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.0° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.6° | 27.8° | 29.2° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.2° | 26.2° | 27.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 25.2° | 24.5° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.0° | 23.4° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.5° | 23.8° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.4° | 25.1° | 27.3° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.3° | 27.7° | 28.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.3° | 27.8° | 29.1° | warm |
Sunshine2,220 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Grand-Bassam
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 Grand-Bassam, 53 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain1,527 mm a year, most in June
Rain in Grand-Bassam: 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, Grand-Bassam has about 28 rainy days with 142 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 14 in September
UV index in Grand-Bassam
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 the time, 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.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in August: 16 km/h
Wind and clouds in Grand-Bassam
How breezy and how cloudy Grand-Bassam 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 Grand-Bassam typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
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 70 % of the sky over Grand-Bassam: 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 & humidity73 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Grand-Bassam
How often the day gets hot in Grand-Bassam (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, Grand-Bassam 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
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Grand-Bassam 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.
Grand-Bassam has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 19 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
- 5,150 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.
Good to know: Ivory Coast
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Language
- French
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +225
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Grand-Bassam vs Abidjan
In October the holiday weather in Grand-Bassam and Abidjan is about equally good (score 71 vs 70). During the day Abidjan is 1 °C warmer than Grand-Bassam. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Grand-Bassam | Abidjan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 28 | 30 |
| Best time | All year | Jun – Dec |
Through the year
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Ivory Coast in October: the best places
In October, Grand-Bassam ranks 1 of 5 destinations in this country.
- Grand-BassamThis page28°26°71
- 2San-Pédro29°26°50
- 3Abidjan29°26°46
- 4Yamoussoukro31°35
- 5Bouaké31°35
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Frequently asked questions about Grand-Bassam
When is the best time to visit Grand-Bassam?
The best time to visit Grand-Bassam is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Grand-Bassam?
The sea temperature in Grand-Bassam ranges from 24.0 °C in August to 28.6 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Grand-Bassam in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Grand-Bassam?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 26 °C. August is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Grand-Bassam?
The wettest month is June with 281 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 59 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Grand-Bassam get?
Grand-Bassam 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 Grand-Bassam in?
Grand-Bassam is on UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Grand-Bassam?
A nonstop flight from London to Grand-Bassam takes about 6 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,150 km.
Which school holidays are best for Grand-Bassam?
Grand-Bassam has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 70, summer holidays 64, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 74.