Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve Réserve naturelle intégrale du mont Nimba
Ivory Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve is a transboundary protected area spanning Ivory Coast and Guinea. Established in 1944, this strict nature reserve holds UNESCO World Heritage status and ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Ivory Coast.
Planning a visit
The dry season, occurring from December to February, offers the most favorable conditions for a visit. During these months, rainfall drops significantly, with January seeing only about 20 mm of rain over 3 days, compared to the wettest months like August, which sees 371 mm of rain over 30 days. Temperatures remain relatively stable throughout the year, with daily highs typically between 24 °C and 30 °C and lows ranging from 17 °C to 20 °C.
To reach the reserve, travelers can fly into Roberts International Airport in Monrovia, Liberia, located 266 km away. The reserve is situated 355 km from Yamoussoukro, the capital of Ivory Coast. As a strict nature reserve covering 175 km2, it functions as a protected site managed across national borders.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is August, with about 371 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 20 | 60 | 126 | 195 | 224 | 299 | 287 | 371 | 347 | 249 | 90 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 8 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 16 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
