Côte d'Ivoire in March

Hot and humid; MASA arts market in even years (check).

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

  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, Taïhot

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

• Western mountains · Man, Dananéfine

  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.

• Abidjan32° / 25°, 9 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.

• Night of Destiny and Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan)

  Moves yearly (lunar)

  Public holidays.

• Islamic New Year and related observances check

  Islamic calendar, moves yearly · Abidjan

  Quiet, respectful observance; little effect on sightseeing.

• Festival of masks (Fêtes des masques, regional)

  Feb–Mar · Abidjan

  Mostly celebrated west of Abidjan (Man region); some cultural events reach the city's museums.

Crowds · Côte d'Ivoire

Medium

Prices · Côte d'Ivoire

Medium

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Rated best or good this month

• Abidjan

  Hot and humid; first rains late in the month.