Abidjan weather in May
In May, Abidjan has an average high of 29 °C84 °F and an average low of 24 °C76 °F, with about 201 mm7.9 in of precipitation. It is the 7th warmest month of the year and ranks 2nd for precipitation.
How May compares with other months
Compared with April, May is about the same temperature and wetter by 43 mm1.7 in. Compared with June, May is 1.1 °C1.9 °F warmer on average and drier by 60 mm2.3 in. Daylight lasts about 12.4 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 87% and the average cloud amount 75%.
Is May a good time to visit Abidjan?
May is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 29 °C84 °F), it is fairly wet (201 mm7.9 in) and it is humid (87%). The most comfortable months in Abidjan are August and December.
What to wear in May
For Abidjan in May, pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
May in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abidjan | 2984 | 2476 | 2017.9 |
| Koumassi | 2984 | 2577 | 2017.9 |
| Dabou | 2984 | 2576 | 1877.3 |
| Divo | 3085 | 2373 | 1696.6 |
| Abengourou | 3085 | 2272 | 1716.7 |
| Daoukro | 3086 | 2373 | 1626.4 |
| Yamoussoukro | 3187 | 2373 | 1495.9 |
| Gagnoa | 2984 | 2272 | 1807.1 |
| Takoradi | 2984 | 2577 | 2389.4 |
Other months in Abidjan
- January32 °C89 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- February31 °C89 °F / 24 °C76 °F
- March30 °C87 °F / 25 °C76 °F
- April30 °C85 °F / 25 °C76 °F
- May29 °C84 °F / 24 °C76 °F
- June28 °C82 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- July27 °C81 °F / 22 °C72 °F
- August27 °C81 °F / 22 °C71 °F
- September28 °C83 °F / 22 °C72 °F
- October29 °C84 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- November29 °C85 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- December30 °C87 °F / 24 °C75 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Abidjan in May?
In May the average high in Abidjan is 29 °C (84 °F) and the average low is 24 °C (76 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Abidjan in May?
On average about 201 mm (7.9 in) of precipitation falls in May; it ranks 2nd of the 12 months.
Is May the warmest month in Abidjan?
No. The warmest month in Abidjan is January, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F). The coldest month is August, with an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
How long is the day in Abidjan in May?
In the middle of May the day in Abidjan lasts about 12.4 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Abidjan in May?
The average relative humidity in May is about 87%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Abidjan in May?
On average about 75% of the sky is covered by cloud in May. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.