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Bouaké in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Côte d'Ivoire: Short rains start; Abissa festival in Grand-Bassam late Oct–Nov (check).

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Low
Côte d'Ivoire overall
Prices
Low
Côte d'Ivoire overall

Verdict

MixedCôte d'Ivoire month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Côte d'Ivoire: Short rains start; Abissa festival in Grand-Bassam late Oct–Nov (check).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • BouakéHighs around 30.1 °C (86 °F), lows around 21.3 °C (70 °F), rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Côte d'Ivoire overall
Low
Prices · Côte d'Ivoire overall
Low

Côte d'Ivoire overall: Short rains start; Abissa festival in Grand-Bassam late Oct–Nov (check).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bouaké, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 30.1 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 21.3 °C (70 °F)

    Jan: 20.6 °C (69 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 10

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Côte d'Ivoire: Short rains start; Abissa festival in Grand-Bassam late Oct–Nov (check).

January: Inside Bouaké's best window: Nov–Feb.

Bouaké: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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