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Côte d'Ivoire in March

Good month. Hot and humid; MASA arts market in even years (check).

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Crowds
Medium
Côte d'Ivoire
Prices
Medium
Côte d'Ivoire

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Côte d'Ivoire

Hot and humid; MASA arts market in even years (check).

Is another month better than March?

March is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

  • Lagoon coast · Abidjan, Grand-Bassam, Assinie, Sassandrahot

    The long rains peak in June with violent storms and floods; August–September is a drier break; the short rains come in October–November.

  • Forest and centre · Yamoussoukro, Daloa, Taïhot

    Two rainy seasons, drier than the coast; Taï is wet for most of the year.

  • Western mountains · Man, Dananéfine

    Cooler, hilly and wet from April to October; waterfalls at their best then.

  • Northern savanna · Korhogo, Kong, Comoéhot

    One rainy season; Harmattan dust Dec–Feb. Areas near the borders are under advisories — check.

  • Abidjan32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Abengourou33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Assinie32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Bouaké33.8 °C (93 °F) / 22.3 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Grand-Bassam32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Korhogo35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Man32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • San-Pédro32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sassandra32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yamoussoukro29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Easter Monday and Paquinou big impact

    Mar–Apr (moves yearly)

    Baoulé families return to villages; Abidjan empties and roads fill.

  • Night of Destiny and Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan)

    Moves yearly (lunar)

    Public holidays.

  • Islamic New Year and related observances check

    Islamic calendar, moves yearly · Abidjan

    Quiet, respectful observance; little effect on sightseeing.

  • Festival of masks (Fêtes des masques, regional)

    Feb–Mar · Abidjan

    Mostly celebrated west of Abidjan (Man region); some cultural events reach the city's museums.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Côte d'Ivoire
Medium
Prices · Côte d'Ivoire
Medium

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Côte d'Ivoire, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Good

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Mar: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Mar: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 4

    Feb: 3

March: Hot and humid; MASA arts market in even years (check).

February: Dry and hot; good beach and city month.

Côte d'Ivoire: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Where to go in March

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