St. Paul's Cathedral, Abidjan
St. Paul's Cathedral in Abidjan is a Catholic cathedral dedicated and named after Paul the Apostle, with an inception in the year 1985 designed by architect Aldo Spirito. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Ivory Coast, ranking 3 among the country's sights on this site. The cathedral represents a prominent religious landmark in the city.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging from 24 °C in August and September to 27 °C in several months including March, April, May, and December. Rainfall varies significantly, with the lowest rain in January at 24 mm over about 9 days and August at 48 mm over about 14 days, while June sees the highest rain at 433 mm over about 28 days.
The nearest airport is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, located 13 km away. The sight is 215 km from the capital Yamoussoukro. Nearby attractions include Banco National Park, which is 7.7 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is June, with about 433 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 24 | 60 | 109 | 158 | 278 | 433 | 142 | 48 | 82 | 195 | 155 | 82 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 15 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 14 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
