Weather in Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast experiences a tropical climate, with generally high temperatures all year. The coastal areas have fairly constant temperatures ranging between 23°C and 28°C. However they are dry for most of the year experiencing an intensely wet rainy season between mid-May and late-July. The adjacent inland areas experience a prolonged dry spell between December and May, then a lengthy spell of rain, punctuated by a short dry period between July and October. The hottest part of Ivory Coast is the northern savannah, whose temperatures go as high as 32°C. The north experiences a long wet season from June to October. The central forested areas are hot, wet and humid for most part of the year.
Best Time to Visit
The May to mid-July rains in the country greatly affect hamper beaches holidays and adventure tours to the National Parks. This therefore may not be the appropriate time for Ivory Coast safaris. There is also poor visibility in the last days of every year caused by the dusty harmattan winds. The best time to visit Ivory Coast is during the cool and dry period between November and late-February.