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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 59/100

Abidjan in August

Fair · 59/100Beach 72/100
High / low26° / 23°daily averages
Precipitation52 mm13 wet days
Sea24°surface temperature
5.35° N, 4.00° WElevation 50 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goAbidjan · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59August
Best timeJan · Aug–Sep
August: high / low26° / 23°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Abidjan averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 23° — warm weather by day. Expect around 52 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 51%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 24°, pleasant for a swim.

August scores 59/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Abidjan.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:12 and sets at 18:30 local time, giving 12 h 18 min of daylight. Days shorten by 8 minutes over the month.

Why 59/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%94%
Dry days · 33%9%
Clear skies · 25%65%

Beach score this month: 72/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Abidjan this month

Abobo
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Abobo

Abidjan Autonomous District · 7.0 km N
26°Aug high
13wet days
56score
Abobo
Cocody
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Cocody

Abidjan Autonomous District · 2.2 km S
25°Aug high
13wet days
60score
Cocody
Koumassi
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Koumassi

Abidjan Autonomous District · 7.4 km SE
25°Aug high
13wet days
61score
Koumassi
Anyama
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Anyama

Abidjan Autonomous District · 17 km N
27°Aug high
13wet days
51score
Anyama
ivTop of the table

Ivory Coast's best in August

Where to go in August
Koumassi
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Koumassi

Abidjan Autonomous District
25°Aug high
13wet days
61score
Koumassi
Jacqueville
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2

Jacqueville

Lagunes District
25°Aug high
13wet days
61score
Jacqueville
Cocody
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3

Cocody

Abidjan Autonomous District
25°Aug high
13wet days
60score
Cocody
Grand-Lahou
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4

Grand-Lahou

Lagunes District
25°Aug high
13wet days
59score
Grand-Lahou
·Questions

Abidjan in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Abidjan?

August scores 59/100 for Abidjan, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 26°C with 13 wet days.

How warm is Abidjan in August?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 23°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Abidjan in August?

Abidjan receives about 52 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 13 days.

Can you swim in Abidjan in August?

The sea averages 24°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.