When to go · Grand-Bassam

Grand-Bassam in August

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar). Across Côte d'Ivoire: Cooler, drier break on the coast; Independence Day on 7 August.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; Côte d'Ivoire overall
Prices: Medium; Côte d'Ivoire overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodCôte d'Ivoire month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar). Across Côte d'Ivoire: Cooler, drier break on the coast; Independence Day on 7 August.

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Grand-BassamHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 8 days
Lagoon coast, Côte d'Ivoire · Abidjan, Grand-Bassam, Assinie, Sassandrafine
The long rains peak in June with violent storms and floods; August–September is a drier break; the short rains come in October–November.

Côte d'Ivoire overall: Cooler, drier break on the coast; Independence Day on 7 August.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Grand-Bassam, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar). Across Côte d'Ivoire: Cooler, drier break on the coast; Independence Day on 7 August.

January: Inside Grand-Bassam's best window: Dec–Mar.

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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.