Capital · Côte d'Ivoire
Yamoussoukro
Spend one day in Yamoussoukro to see the basilica and a few sights; travel from Abidjan by bus (4 h) or car (2.5 h).
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire's political capital, is best visited in a half‑day to a full day. The main draw is the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace; other sights are spread out and the city lacks extensive nightlife, so a short stop works well when traveling from Abidjan.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Apr–Oct
- Airport
- ASK
- Nights
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yamoussoukro, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), shared with other West African states and pegged to the euro (655.957 per euro).Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, MTN and Moov sell SIMs with passport registration at shops and the airport.Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- Tap waterNot recommended from the tap.Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- SafetyYamoussoukro is generally safe for daytime visitors; keep valuables concealed, avoid isolated streets after dark, and use registered taxis.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue.Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 180 fire · 185 SAMU (medical) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday is quiet; offices close on public holidays, which are numerous.Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportASK Yamoussoukro Airport (No scheduled commercial service).
- Getting aroundNo rail service.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café500–800 XOF
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (e.g., attiéké)800–1,200 XOF
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))2,000–3,000 XOF
- Budget bedHôtel Président double room, a night, per roomXOF 45,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XOF 15,000 · Mid XOF 25,000 · High XOF 45,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ASK Yamoussoukro Airport (No scheduled commercial service)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yamoussoukro: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No rail service. A toll motorway links Yamoussoukro to Abidjan (2.5 h by car). Daily UTB buses from Abidjan take ~4 h and cost 4,500 XOF. Within town, taxis or motorbike taxis are common; roads can be potholed.
Nearest full guides
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See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Abidjan
goDoor to door: 4 h by bus, 2.5 h by car
UTB bus (4 h) or hired car (2.5 h) via toll road
Main base for longer stays; return same day possible by bus
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Motel Iris
Simple double rooms, clean, 15,000 XOF per night (2023)
Hôtel Président
Modernist luxury hotel, on‑site restaurant and pool
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 15,000–25,000 XOF excl. bed
- Mid
- 25,000–45,000 XOF excl. bed
- High
- 45,000+ XOF excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel Iris double room1 × 1 night × XOF 15,000 | XOF 15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × XOF 25,000 | XOF 50,000 |
| UTB bus ticket Abidjan → Yamoussoukro (one way)2 × XOF 4,500 | XOF 9,000 |
| Car toll (Abidjan‑Yamoussoukro round trip)2 × XOF 2,000 | XOF 4,000 |
| eSIM, 10 days data2 × XOF 8,000 | XOF 16,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XOF 9,400 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 51,700 per person per day, bed included | XOF 103,400 |
2023 price, check
2026 estimate in XOF; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | 500–800 XOF |
| Street snack (e.g., attiéké) | 800–1,200 XOF |
| Taxi (5 km) | 2,000–3,000 XOF |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Potholed streets and occasional power outages
- Limited night transport – plan return before 9 pm if using bus
- Basilica entry is free but security checks may cause delays
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 180
- SAMU (medical)
- 185
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire180
- SAMU (medical)185
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Abidjan → Yamoussoukro, UTB bus: about 4,500 XOF, 4 h
- Car hire, round‑trip toll: ≈2,000 XOF total
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good morning (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Où est l'arrêt de bus? — Where is the bus stop? (oo ay la-ray duh booss)
French is the official language; Dioula is widely spoken in markets.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yamoussoukro. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Apr–Oct · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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