About Côte d’Ivoire
Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire and officially as the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital city of Yamoussoukro is located in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea to the northwest, Liberia to the west, Mali to the north, Burkina Faso to the northeast, Ghana to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf of Guinea to the south. With 33.2 million inhabitants in 2026, Ivory Coast is the third-most populous country in West Africa after Nigeria and Ghana. Its official language is French, and indigenous languages are also widely used, including Bété, Baoulé, Dyula, Dan, Anyin, and Cebaara Senufo. In total, there are around 78 languages spoken in Ivory Coast. The country has a religiously diverse population, including numerous followers of Islam, Christianity and traditional faiths often entailing animism.
Climate in Yamoussoukro
Warmest February, coolest August, driest January, sunniest October. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, July, August, December.
Monthly climate normals for Yamoussoukro, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 31.1°C | 24.6°C | 29mm | 324h |
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| February | 31.3°C | 26.1°C | 37mm | 295h |
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| March | 29.9°C | 25.7°C | 76mm | 276h |
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| April | 30.3°C | 25.5°C | 61mm | 311h |
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| May | 29.5°C | 25.3°C | 139mm | 292h |
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| June | 27.4°C | 24°C | 270mm | 214h |
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| July | 26.4°C | 23.4°C | 62mm | 314h |
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| August | 26.4°C | 22.8°C | 48mm | 321h |
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| September | 26.5°C | 23.4°C | 88mm | 282h |
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| October | 27.6°C | 24°C | 87mm | 325h |
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| November | 28.8°C | 24.8°C | 90mm | 292h |
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| December | 29.1°C | 25.1°C | 51mm | 318h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Côte d'Ivoire is a country in West Africa, visited for its beaches, rainforest, wildlife and tourist villages. Resort lodgings in coastal areas draw many visitors.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Comoé National Park
- Historic town of Grand-Bassam
- Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
- Sudanese style mosques in northern Côte d'Ivoire
- Taï National Park
Upcoming public holidays
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