Monthly climate guide

Abidjan weather in January

Expect hot weather in Abidjan in January: afternoons reach about 32°C (89°F), while nights drop to around 24°C (75°F). Around 25 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than December and about the same as February.

What stands out in January

It's one of the drier months, with about 80% less rain than Abidjan's average.
It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 38%.
January sits in Abidjan's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
It's humid — around 74% — so the heat feels heavier.

January is typically Abidjan's warmest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

32°C

89°F

Avg low

24°C

75°F

Rainfall

25 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

74%

relative

Sky

38%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Abidjan
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	32°C / 89°F	24°C / 75°F	25 mm	74%	38%
February	32°C / 89°F	25°C / 77°F	75 mm	78%	57%
March	31°C / 87°F	25°C / 77°F	133 mm	82%	67%
April	30°C / 86°F	25°C / 77°F	160 mm	86%	69%
May	29°C / 85°F	25°C / 77°F	212 mm	87%	76%
June	28°C / 83°F	24°C / 75°F	270 mm	89%	78%
July	28°C / 82°F	23°C / 73°F	85 mm	88%	72%
August	28°C / 82°F	22°C / 72°F	43 mm	86%	73%
September	29°C / 84°F	23°C / 73°F	108 mm	86%	73%
October	29°C / 84°F	24°C / 75°F	210 mm	87%	68%
November	30°C / 85°F	24°C / 76°F	135 mm	85%	58%
December	30°C / 86°F	24°C / 75°F	62 mm	80%	42%

What to pack for January

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
Sunglasses

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Is January a good time to visit Abidjan?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Ivory Coast cities in January

Yamoussoukro

35° / 20°C · 9 mm

Bouaké

34° / 19°C · 8 mm

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Abidjan in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Abidjan?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Abidjan, with highs around 32°C and about 25 mm of rain.

How warm is Abidjan in January?

Average highs are about 32°C (89°F) and average lows about 24°C (75°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Abidjan in January?

Abidjan typically gets around 25 mm of rain in January — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Abidjan (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.