Abidjan
City in Ivory Coast
Abidjan is a city in Ivory Coast with a population of 5,616,633 in 2021. It is located 215 km from the capital Yamoussoukro. Visitors are drawn to the area by its sights such as St. Paul's Cathedral, Abidjan and Banco National Park.
What to see
Travelers can explore architectural and natural landmarks in the city. Key points of interest include St. Paul's Cathedral, Abidjan and Banco National Park.
When to go
Daily highs range from 26 °C to 29 °C and lows from 23 °C to 25 °C throughout the year. Rainfall varies significantly by month. January and August have lower rainfall totals of 26 mm and 52 mm respectively, while June experiences the highest rainfall at 448 mm over about 28 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, located 14 km from the city.
Top sights in Abidjan
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is June, with about 448 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 26 | 66 | 119 | 169 | 291 | 448 | 150 | 52 | 90 | 213 | 166 | 88 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 15 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 14 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Abidjan (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.