How hot is Abidjan in January?

Daytime highs in Abidjan in January average 31°C (87°F); nights drop to about 24°C.

Does it rain in Abidjan in January?

Expect around 19.3 rainy days and 76 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Abidjan?

January is a challenging month to visit Abidjan — consider August instead. Overall travel score: 3.8/10. The best months are August.

Abidjan weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit Abidjan — consider August instead. Expect highs around 31°C, lows near 24°C, and about 19.3 days with rain.

3.8 · Poortravel score for January

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Avg high

31°C

Avg low

24°C

Rainfall

76 mm

Rain days

19.3

Sunshine

9.9 h/day

Daylight

11.7 h

What to pack for Abidjan in January

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 85%; max daily wind around 12 km/h.

How January compares

Best months in Abidjan: August. See the full best time to visit Abidjan guide.

Abidjan in January: the details

In January, Abidjan sees average daytime highs of 31°C (87°F) and overnight lows of 24°C (74°F). Rainfall totals roughly 76 mm across 19.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.9 hours per day with 11.7 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 85%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Abidjan, Ivory Coast (5.35, -4) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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