The climate in Grand-Bassam during January can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.
January is in the winter in Grand-Bassam and is typically the 6th 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.
| Daytime temperature | 30.7°C 87.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22.6°C 72.6°F |
| Average temperature | 26.6°C 79.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 20 mm 0.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 3 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.9°C 82.3°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
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.
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 January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
| 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 |