When is the best time to go to Grand-Bassam

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Grand-Bassam weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Grand-Bassam are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Grand-Bassam January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 20mm 7.1hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

The climate in Grand-Bassam during January can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grand-Bassam, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Grand-Bassam and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Grand-Bassam with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Grand-Bassam February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 57mm 7.4hrs 12.7hrs 28°C

February in Grand-Bassam is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Grand-Bassam, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Grand-Bassam and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Grand-Bassam with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Grand-Bassam weather in February »

March

Grand-Bassam March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 121mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in March in Grand-Bassam is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand-Bassam for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Grand-Bassam and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Grand-Bassam with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Grand-Bassam weather in March »

April

Grand-Bassam April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 144mm 7.4hrs 12.9hrs 29°C

Grand-Bassam's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand-Bassam for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Grand-Bassam and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Grand-Bassam with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Grand-Bassam weather in April »

May

Grand-Bassam May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 254mm 6.6hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

May is a very wet, humid month in Grand-Bassam and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand-Bassam for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Grand-Bassam and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Grand-Bassam with around 254mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Grand-Bassam weather in May »

June

Grand-Bassam June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 374mm 4.3hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

The weather in June in Grand-Bassam is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand-Bassam.

June is in the summer in Grand-Bassam and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Grand-Bassam with around 374mm 14.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Grand-Bassam weather in June »

July

Grand-Bassam July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 142mm 4.1hrs 12.7hrs 26°C

July in Grand-Bassam is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand-Bassam.

July is in the summer in Grand-Bassam and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Grand-Bassam with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Grand-Bassam weather in July »

August

Grand-Bassam August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 55mm 3.5hrs 12.8hrs 25°C

The weather in August in Grand-Bassam is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grand-Bassam, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Grand-Bassam and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest 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.

Grand-Bassam weather in August »

September

Grand-Bassam September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 116mm 4.3hrs 12.9hrs 25°C

Grand-Bassam's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand-Bassam.

September is in the fall / autumn in Grand-Bassam and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Grand-Bassam with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Grand-Bassam weather in September »

October

Grand-Bassam October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 159mm 6.3hrs 13.1hrs 27°C

October is a wet, humid month in Grand-Bassam and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand-Bassam.

October is in the fall / autumn in Grand-Bassam and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Grand-Bassam with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Grand-Bassam November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 105mm 7.7hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

November in Grand-Bassam is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand-Bassam for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Grand-Bassam and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Grand-Bassam with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Grand-Bassam weather in November »

December

Grand-Bassam December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 47mm 6.9hrs 12.7hrs 28°C

December in Grand-Bassam is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand-Bassam.

December is in the winter in Grand-Bassam and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Grand-Bassam with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Grand-Bassam weather stats

Grand-Bassam weather statistics
Hottest month: March 31.1°C 88°F
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
Warmest sea: April 29°C 84.2°F
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