When to go · Grand-Bassam
Grand-Bassam in January
Great month. Inside Grand-Bassam's best window: Dec–Mar.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Côte d'Ivoire overall
- Prices
- High
- Côte d'Ivoire overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Grand-Bassam
Inside Grand-Bassam's best window: Dec–Mar.
Weather in January
- Grand-BassamHighs around 31 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 3 days
- Lagoon coast, Côte d'Ivoire · Abidjan, Grand-Bassam, Assinie, Sassandrabest weather
The long rains peak in June with violent storms and floods; August–September is a drier break; the short rains come in October–November.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Côte d'Ivoire overall
- Medium
- Prices · Côte d'Ivoire overall
- High
Côte d'Ivoire overall: Dry with Harmattan haze; holiday crowds leave Assinie after New Year.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen