The climate in Grand-Bassam during August can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in Grand-Bassam and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.6°C 70.9°F |
Average temperature | 24.2°C 75.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 3.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 55 mm 2.2 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 24.8°C 76.7°F |
Humidity | 87% |
Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Grand-Bassam with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Grand-Bassam in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | March | 31.1°C 88°F |
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Driest month: | January | 20mm 0.8ins |
Sunniest month: | November | 7.7hrs |
Coldest month: | August | 26.7°C 80.1°F |
Wettest month: | June | 374mm 14.7ins |