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Abidjan & Grand-Bassam

Abidjan & Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire

Photo: Abiba Pauline · CC BY-SA 4.0

A colonial capital gone gently to seed by the beach, a lagoon city rebuilding a reputation as West Africa's economic engine, and cocoa grown a short drive from where it ends up in the market stalls.

The best time to visit Abidjan & Grand-Bassam is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).

Best time to go
Nov–Feb
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
ABJ

Good for

sunshine and salt water an unhurried pace eating extremely well old stones and real towns

In season

Typical daytime highs

Mar–May30°C86°F
Jun–Aug27°C80°F
Sep–Nov28°C82°F
Dec–Feb30°C86°F

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