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Outdoor activities Potential

66/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

December, January, November

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

25°C – 28°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Ivory Coast?

The best time to visit Ivory Coast for hiking is December, January, November, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Ivory Coast, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Ivory Coast

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
62Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°10
February
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°37
March
40Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°81
April
26Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°121
May
13Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°161
June
11Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°213
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°158
August
34Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°168
September
18Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°196
October
33Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°130
November
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°60
December
66Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°22

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Ivory Coast

When is the best time to visit Ivory Coast for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Ivory Coast for outdoor activities is typically in December, January, November, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Ivory Coast?

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Rainy season typically: May–September. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Ivory Coast

Now you know the best time to visit Ivory Coast for hiking — here are some useful next steps to help plan your trip.

🏨 Where to stay

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🎒 Preparation tips

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