AI-generatedYamoussoukro at a glance
- Best time
- Dec
- Warmest month
- Feb · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,170 h
- Rain a year
- 970 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 214 m
Climate in Yamoussoukro
Yamoussoukro 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 34 °C, while August is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year, Yamoussoukro is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:0718:06
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 05:54–06:35 · evening 17:38–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:54 · evening 18:19–18:27
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 Yamoussoukro in October?
In October, Yamoussoukro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 119 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Yamoussoukro.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min06:07 – 18:06
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0Africa/Abidjan
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %65 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Yamoussoukro
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 6.0 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Yamoussoukro, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 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 Yamoussoukro
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 April (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 Yamoussoukro: 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, Yamoussoukro has about 22 rainy days with 119 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Yamoussoukro
How breezy and how cloudy Yamoussoukro 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 Yamoussoukro typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Yamoussoukro: mostly cloudy, with about 6.0 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 Yamoussoukro
How often the day gets hot in Yamoussoukro (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, Yamoussoukro has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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 Yamoussoukro
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 (22°), the warmest in March (24°). 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 349 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 54 | 33° | 23° | 7.2 h | 4 | 18 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 34° | 24° | 7.3 h | 8 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 34° | 24° | 6.9 h | 16 | 86 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 33° | 24° | 7.5 h | 17 | 97 |
| MayMay | 34 | 32° | 24° | 6.9 h | 19 | 102 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 30° | 23° | 5.0 h | 20 | 110 |
| JulyJul | 44 | 29° | 22° | 3.7 h | 17 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 29° | 22° | 3.1 h | 17 | 101 |
| SeptemberSep | 41 | 29° | 22° | 4.1 h | 22 | 150 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 30° | 23° | 6.0 h | 22 | 119 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 30° | 23° | 6.9 h | 12 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 62 | 32° | 23° | 6.8 h | 3 | 14 |
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
6.82° N, 5.28° W · 214 m · Africa/Abidjan
Best time to visit Yamoussoukro
The best time to visit Yamoussoukro is in December. From January to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is most frequent from March to October; the wettest month is September with 150 mm.
Yamoussoukro through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yamoussoukro in the dry season
Nov – Feb
Fair
- 30–34 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Yamoussoukro in the rainy season
Mar – Oct
Poor
- 29–34 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 150 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Yamoussoukro for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Yamoussoukro
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Yamoussoukro: score 62 against 42. In December, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. December has 19 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 42 | 62better |
| Day high | 30° | 32° |
| Night low | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 22 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 119 mm | 14 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 27better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan – Mar
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Mar – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Yamoussoukro month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
54January33° · 7 h
In January, Yamoussoukro is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 30 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 Yamoussoukro.
Yamoussoukro in January42February34° · 7 h
In February, Yamoussoukro is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 28 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 Yamoussoukro.
Yamoussoukro in February27March34° · 7 h
In March, Yamoussoukro is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 86 mm. On about 31 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 Yamoussoukro.
Yamoussoukro in March30April33° · 8 h
In April, Yamoussoukro is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 97 mm. On about 29 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 Yamoussoukro.
Yamoussoukro in April34May32° · 7 h
In May, Yamoussoukro is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 102 mm. On about 28 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 Yamoussoukro.
Yamoussoukro in May39June30° · 5 h
In June, Yamoussoukro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 110 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yamoussoukro.
Yamoussoukro in June44July29° · 4 h
In July, Yamoussoukro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 80 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Yamoussoukro.
Yamoussoukro in July42August29° · 3 h
In August, Yamoussoukro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 101 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Yamoussoukro.
Yamoussoukro in August41September29° · 4 h
In September, Yamoussoukro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 150 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Yamoussoukro.
Yamoussoukro in September42October30° · 6 h
In October, Yamoussoukro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 119 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Yamoussoukro.
Yamoussoukro in October55November30° · 7 h
In November, Yamoussoukro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 50 mm in total. On about 19 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 Yamoussoukro.
Yamoussoukro in November62December32° · 7 h
In December, Yamoussoukro is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 29 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 Yamoussoukro.
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Yamoussoukro vs. Abidjan
In October Abidjan has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs. 42). During the day Abidjan is 2 °C cooler than Yamoussoukro.
| in October | Yamoussoukro | Abidjan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 42 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Sea | – | 26° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 22 | 30 |
| Best time | Dec | Jun – Nov |
Through the year
Ivory Coast in October: the best places
In October, Yamoussoukro ranks 2 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Abidjan28°26°54
- 2YamoussoukroThis page30°42
Planning a trip to Yamoussoukro
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Yamoussoukro 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.
Yamoussoukro has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 29).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 35
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 30 min
- Distance
- 4,980 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 Yamoussoukro
When is the best time to visit Yamoussoukro?
The best time to visit Yamoussoukro is in December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Yamoussoukro?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. August is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Yamoussoukro?
Rain is most frequent from March to October; the wettest month is September with 150 mm. The driest month is December with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Yamoussoukro get?
Yamoussoukro gets around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.5 hours a day; in August there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Yamoussoukro in?
Yamoussoukro uses the time zone Africa/Abidjan, which matches UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Yamoussoukro?
A nonstop flight from London to Yamoussoukro takes about 6 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,980 km.
Which school holidays are best for Yamoussoukro?
Yamoussoukro has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 35, Summer holidays 43, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 58.
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