When to Visit Ivory Coast

The heart of dry season brings 30°C (86°F) days with virtually no rain - just 15mm all month. It's peak tourist season with high crowds, around Abidjan and beach resorts. The Harmattan wind creates hazy skies but brings welcome cooling.

Still dry but slightly hotter at 31°C (87°F), with occasional light showers starting. Perfect beach weather continues, though humidity begins creeping up. Crowds remain high as European visitors escape winter.

Temperatures hold steady but rainfall triples to 107mm, usually as afternoon thunderstorms. The first real rains refresh the landscape after months of dust. Tourist numbers start dropping, creating medium crowd levels.

The wet season proper begins with 142mm of rain, though mornings often start clear and bright. At 31°C (88°F), it's still hot but the increasing cloud cover provides some relief. You'll find medium crowds and greener countryside.

The deluge arrives - 弃mm makes this one of Ivory Coast's wettest months. Daily downpours are dramatic but brief, typically lasting 1-2 hours. Tourism hits its lowest point, meaning you'll have beaches and attractions largely to yourself.

Even wetter than May with 561mm of rainfall, though temperatures drop slightly to 28°C (83°F). Roads to remote areas become challenging. It's low season - some hotels close entirely - but the countryside is spectacularly green.

Rainfall halves to 206mm as the season begins easing. Temperatures hover around 27°C (81°F) with refreshing breezes. Crowds remain low but more facilities reopen, making this a decent compromise month.

The "petit sec" brings just 36mm of rain - a welcome respite mid-wet season. At 27°C (80°F), it's Ivory Coast's coolest month. Surprisingly, this brief dry spell doesn't attract crowds, keeping tourism low.

Rainfall increases again to 81mm but temperatures stay pleasant at 27°C (81°F). The landscape remains lush from months of rain. Tourist numbers stay low, making it an excellent time for photography and wildlife viewing.

Wet season's final month brings 137mm of rain and warming temperatures to 29°C (84°F). The countryside is at its most most verdant. Crowds remain low but start building toward November.

The return of dry weather with 142mm rainfall dropping to manageable levels. At 30°C (86°F), it's becoming beach-weather again. Tourist numbers rise to medium as visitors return for the dry season.

Proper dry season resumes with just 76mm of rain and classic 30°C (86°F) days. Clear skies return, making this peak season with high crowds, around Christmas and New Year.