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Yamoussoukro in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Côte d'Ivoire overall
Prices
Low
Côte d'Ivoire overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Yamoussoukro

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • YamoussoukroHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 5 days
  • Forest and centre, Côte d'Ivoire · Yamoussoukro, Daloa, Taïrainy

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

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 Yamoussoukro, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 5 (better)

    Jan: 8

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct.

January: Inside Yamoussoukro's best window: Nov–Mar.

Yamoussoukro: 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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