AI-generatedSan-Pédro at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 31°
- Warmest sea
- May · 28.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 1,445 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in San-Pédro
San-Pédro 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 31 °C, while August is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, San-Pédro is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit San-Pédro
The best time to visit San-Pédro is from July to February. The sea reaches 28.5 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The rainy season is from May to June; the wettest month is June with 306 mm.
San-Pédro through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San-Pédro in the dry season
Jul – Apr
Fair
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 189 rainy days in all
San-Pédro in the rainy season
May – Jun
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 52 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
May – Jun
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July – February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:1218:13
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 05:59–06:39 · evening 17:45–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–05:59 · evening 18:26–18:34
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 San-Pédro compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 29° from start to end. The sea warms from 25° to 27°.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 25° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in San-Pédro in October?
In October, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 137 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in San-Pédro – and yet one of the best months here.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min06:12 – 18:13
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- 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
Compare two months in San-Pédro
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 August bring similar holiday weather to San-Pédro (score 50 and 52). In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in August. August has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 26.0° | 23.9° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 hbetter | 4.2 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 16better |
| Rainfall | 137 mm | 78 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
San-Pédro month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
51January31° · Sea 28° · 7.2 h
In January, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 48 mm in total. On about 22 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 San-Pédro – and yet one of the best months here.
San-Pédro in January47February31° · Sea 27° · 6.6 h
In February, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 51 mm in total. On about 23 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 San-Pédro – and yet one of the best months here.
San-Pédro in February39March31° · Sea 27° · 7.1 h
In March, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 76 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in San-Pédro.
San-Pédro in March38April31° · Sea 28° · 7.4 h
In April, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 86 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in San-Pédro.
San-Pédro in April39May30° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h
In May, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 225 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in San-Pédro.
San-Pédro in May44June29° · Sea 28° · 4.1 h
In June, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 306 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in San-Pédro.
San-Pédro in June49July28° · Sea 26° · 4.8 h
In July, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 129 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in San-Pédro – and yet one of the best months here.
San-Pédro in July52August28° · Sea 24° · 4.2 h
In August, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 78 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in San-Pédro – and yet one of the best months here.
San-Pédro in August48September28° · Sea 24° · 4.7 h
In September, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 137 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in San-Pédro – and yet one of the best months here.
San-Pédro in September50October29° · Sea 26° · 6.5 h
In October, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 137 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in San-Pédro – and yet one of the best months here.
San-Pédro in October47November30° · Sea 28° · 7.1 h
In November, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °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 101 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in San-Pédro – and yet one of the best months here.
San-Pédro in November47December30° · Sea 28° · 7.2 h
In December, San-Pédro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 69 mm. On about 15 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 San-Pédro – and yet one of the best months here.
San-Pédro in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in San-Pédro
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)
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 (22°), 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) 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 | 51 | 31° | 24° | 27.6° | 7.2 h | 14 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 31° | 25° | 27.3° | 6.6 h | 14 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 31° | 25° | 27.4° | 7.1 h | 17 | 76 |
| AprilApr | 38 | 31° | 25° | 28.3° | 7.4 h | 20 | 86 |
| MayMay | 39 | 30° | 24° | 28.5° | 5.9 h | 27 | 225 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 29° | 23° | 27.5° | 4.1 h | 26 | 306 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 28° | 23° | 25.6° | 4.8 h | 19 | 129 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 28° | 22° | 23.9° | 4.2 h | 16 | 78 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 28° | 23° | 24.2° | 4.7 h | 22 | 137 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 29° | 23° | 26.0° | 6.5 h | 25 | 137 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 30° | 23° | 28.1° | 7.1 h | 23 | 101 |
| DecemberDec | 47 | 30° | 24° | 28.3° | 7.2 h | 18 | 69 |
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
4.75° N, 6.64° W · 9 m · Africa/Abidjan
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in San-Pédro
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.8 – 26.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in San-Pédro ranges from 23.9 °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 April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 27.5 and 29.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.6° | 26.6° | 28.7° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.3° | 26.5° | 28.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.4° | 26.4° | 28.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.3° | 27.7° | 28.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.5° | 27.5° | 29.5° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.5° | 26.6° | 28.1° | warm |
| JulyJul | 25.6° | 24.5° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 23.9° | 23.2° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.2° | 23.5° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.0° | 24.8° | 26.8° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.6° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.3° | 27.6° | 29.0° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in San-Pédro
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 6.5 of 12.0 hours of daylight in San-Pédro, 54 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in San-Pédro: 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, San-Pédro has about 25 rainy days with 137 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in San-Pédro
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in San-Pédro
How breezy and how cloudy San-Pédro 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 San-Pédro typically peaks at 15 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 66 % of the sky over San-Pédro: mostly cloudy, with about 6.5 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in San-Pédro
How often the day gets hot in San-Pédro (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, San-Pédro has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °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
Planning a trip to San-Pédro
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San-Pédro 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.
San-Pédro has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 51) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 38).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
- 49
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,230 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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San-Pédro vs Yamoussoukro
In October San-Pédro has the better holiday weather (score 50 vs 35). During the day Yamoussoukro is 2 °C warmer than San-Pédro. Yamoussoukro gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | San-Pédro | Yamoussoukro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 31° |
| Sea | 26° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 22 |
| Best time | Jul – Feb | Dec |
Through the year
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In October, San-Pédro ranks 2 of 5 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about San-Pédro
When is the best time to visit San-Pédro?
The best time to visit San-Pédro is from July to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in San-Pédro?
The sea temperature in San-Pédro ranges from 23.9 °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 San-Pédro in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in San-Pédro?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in San-Pédro?
The rainy season is from May to June; the wettest month is June with 306 mm. The driest month is January with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San-Pédro get?
San-Pédro gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.4 hours a day; in June there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is San-Pédro in?
San-Pédro is on UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to San-Pédro?
A nonstop flight from London to San-Pédro takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,230 km.
Which school holidays are best for San-Pédro?
San-Pédro has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 51) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 40, summer holidays 51, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 49.