🇨🇮 Abidjan vs Cape Town 🇿🇦

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire vs Cape Town, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Abidjan is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 256 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇮 Abidjan🇿🇦 Cape Town
Avg annual high29°C22°C
Hottest monthFebruary (31°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthAugust (23°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year34589
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberApril, October, November

🇨🇮 Abidjan

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Abidjan or Cape Town warmer?

Abidjan is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Abidjan or Cape Town?

Abidjan is rainier — Cape Town sees about 256 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Abidjan vs Cape Town?

Abidjan is best around July, August, September; Cape Town is best around April, October, November.

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