Côte d'Ivoire in April

Rains begin; Paquinou (Easter) sends Abidjan to its villages; FEMUA music festival (check dates).

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

  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, Taïrainy

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

• Western mountains · Man, Dananérainy

  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.

• Abidjan31° / 25°, 11 rain days

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.

• Islamic New Year and related observances check

  Islamic calendar, moves yearly · Abidjan

  Quiet, respectful observance; little effect on sightseeing.

• Easter

  Moves yearly · Abidjan

  Good Friday and Easter Sunday services draw large congregations.

• Eid al-Fitr check

  Islamic calendar, moves yearly · Abidjan

  Public holiday; mosques busy, festive family meals.

Crowds · Côte d'Ivoire

Medium

Prices · Côte d'Ivoire

Medium

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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