Cote d'Ivoire Climate
Top 5 Cities: Abidjan, Bouaké, Daloa, Yamoussoukro, and San-Pédro
This month in numbers
Cote d'Ivoire experienced its 12th warmest April on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 28.3°C, marking an anomaly of +1.1°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The period from February to April 2026 ranked as the 7th warmest on record, with an average temperature of 28.59°C, an anomaly of +1.2°C. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
The past three months (February–April 2026) have continued a trend of warmer-than-average conditions for Cote d'Ivoire, with temperatures consistently above the historic average. This regional warming aligns with the broader global picture, as global land temperatures for the same three-month period also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Cote d'Ivoire's 1-month anomaly placed it 170th out of 234 regions, while its 3-month anomaly was 159th, indicating that while the country is experiencing significant warming, other regions globally are seeing even more pronounced temperature increases.
What’s driving change?
The elevated temperatures in Cote d'Ivoire are partly driven by the broader phenomenon of , where landmasses heat up at a quicker rate than the oceans. The current ENSO state is Neutral, with a +0.11°C anomaly in the NOAA ONI 3-month (FMA 2026). However, there is a strong forecast for an evolving El Niño in the coming months, with a 61% probability for May–July and 79% for June–August, which typically brings drier and warmer conditions to the region.
Cote d'Ivoire has also been experiencing a lack of rainfall, which has raised concerns among farmers about the cocoa mid-crop, as the persistent dry spells could hinder strong development and quality. This rainfall deficit is particularly impactful given that 90% of the country's agricultural production is rain-fed. In response to increasing climate-related risks, particularly urban flooding, Cote d'Ivoire commissioned its first weather radar on April 1, 2026, to improve the prevention and management of hazardous weather events.
Looking ahead
The evolving El Niño phase is expected to bring warmer and drier conditions to Cote d'Ivoire in the coming months, with a strong probability of El Niño developing by May–July and continuing through August.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Cote d'Ivoire
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) — see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Cote d'Ivoire changing?
Cote d'Ivoire is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Cote d'Ivoire come from?
Climate data for Cote d'Ivoire comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Cote d'Ivoire climate data cover?
The Cote d'Ivoire climate profile covers Abidjan, Bouaké, Daloa, Yamoussoukro and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Cote d'Ivoire
How often is the Cote d'Ivoire climate update refreshed?
The Cote d'Ivoire climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.