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, an anomaly of +1.1°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
The period of February–April 2026 was the 7th warmest on record for Cote d'Ivoire, with an average temperature of 28.59°C, an anomaly of +1.2°C. This continues a trend of warmer-than-average conditions, with 2025 being the warmest year on record for the country. Globally, the February–April 2026 period also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record for land temperatures. Cote d'Ivoire's 1-month anomaly for April 2026 (+1.09°C) placed it 165th out of 234 regions, while its 3-month anomaly (+1.23°C) ranked it 166th.
What’s driving change?
Cote d'Ivoire experienced an intense heatwave from late February through March 2026, with temperatures reaching between 35°C and 39°C in northern and central regions, exceeding normal levels for the period. This exceptional heat was attributed to early and direct exposure to solar radiation, amplified by the harmattan wind in the northern and central areas. This heatwave caused significant concern for the cashew industry and put a strain on the national electricity grid due to increased demand for cooling and reduced hydroelectric production from lower river flows. The country also commissioned its first weather radar on April 1, 2026, to improve the prevention of hazardous weather events like urban flooding.
Looking ahead
As the rainy season approaches, authorities in Cote d'Ivoire are urging public vigilance, with total rainfall for the year expected to be comparable to last year's levels of around 1,500 mm.
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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.