The climate of Seguela
Seguela's climate falls under the Köppen climate classification 'Aw', indicating a predominantly tropical, wet and dry or savanna climate. Located in
Ivory Coast, the general weather conditions are typically characterized by hot and humid features. The calendar year unfolds a rotation of hot, humid months complemented by heavy rainfall, succeded by cooler, drier periods.
The highest average temperatures typically span from
January to
April, with average high temperatures above 31°C (87.8°F). From
May to
August, the town experiences slight temperature decreases, with the average highs ranging from 26.9°C (80.4°F) to 29.4°C (84.9°F).
In terms of rainfall, the damp conditions dominate from
March to
November with monthly averages measuring well above 100mm (3.94"). In contrast, the months of January,
February, and
December see much drier conditions with rainfall below 60mm (2.36"). At the same time, a notable surge in rainfall occurs from
September to
October, with monthly averages reaching above 230mm (9.06").
Relative humidity shows a steady increasing pattern from January to September, peaking at 91% during August and September. However, a swift drop follows from October to December, reaching as low as 52% by the year's end.
UV index remains mostly moderate throughout the year, fluctuating around 6-7, indicative of the proximity to the Equator. Persistence of cloud cover aligns with the high rainfall months, reaching a peak of 81% in August.
The best time to visit Seguela
Given the climatic trends of
Seguela, the best time to visit for those seeking warm temperatures and less rainfall would be from
November to
February. During this period, temperatures are still high, averaging from 29.4°C (84.9°F) to 34°C (93.2°F), but rainfall is considerably lower, falling below 60mm (2.36") in
January and February, with a slight increase in
December but still remaining under 100mm (3.94").
The worst time to visit Seguela
The months from
June to
September are arguably the least comfortable and not recommended for tourism. These months coincide with the highest rainfalls recorded, ranging from 137mm (5.39") in June exceeding 200mm (7.87") in
July and
August, further escalating to 239mm (9.41") and 255mm (10.04") in September and
October, respectively. This period also coincides with the highest humidity and high clouds cover, which leads to less sunshine and daylight hours.
Spring weather in Seguela
Spring weather in
Seguela, experienced in
March,
April, and
May, shows an increase in rainfall from 59mm (2.32") to 208mm (8.19") and a decrease in sunshine hours from 8.9 to 7.8 hours per day. Despite the increase in the rain and the moderate decrease in sunshine hours, the temperature remains warm with average highs ranging from 33°C (91.4°F) to 31.5°C (88.7°F) and lows between 20.9°C (69.6°F) and 19.6°C (67.3°F).
Summer weather in Seguela
Seguela's summer, found between
June and
August, experiences steady rainfall with averages above 150mm (5.91"). Temperatures during this time exhibit a cooling trend, with the average highs ranging from 29.4°C (84.9°F) to 26.9°C (80.4°F) and average lows remaining around 20°C (68°F). Days are longer with daylight hours around 12.6 hours in June, subsequently decreasing to 12.4 hours by August.
Autumn weather in Seguela
Autumn in
Seguela -
September to
November - is synonymous with heavy rainfall. The monthly average precipitation rises steeply from 239mm (9.41") in September to a high of 255mm (10.04") in
October and drops to a slightly drier 98mm (3.86") in November. Temperatures during this period exhibit an increasing trend, with average highs moving from 27.9°C (82.2°F) in September to 30.4°C (86.7°F) in November.
Winter weather in Seguela
December through
February marks winter in
Seguela. This period is characterized by drier conditions with average monthly rainfall dropping to 16mm (0.63") in
January and 12mm (0.47") in February after a higher 98mm (3.86") recorded in December. Meanwhile, temperatures ascend to an average high of 34°C (93.2°F) in February from 32°C (89.6°F) in December. The mean low temperatures are between 19.4°C (66.9°F) and 17.3°C (63.1°F). Sunshine hours increase to 9.4 hours daily in February from 9 hours in December.
Weather in January
In
Seguela,
Ivory Coast, the starting point of the year brings with it a clear sky with only 13% coverage of clouds and sunny days. While not the sunniest month,
January boasts 9.8 hours of sunshine a day. The refreshing breezes of 4.5km/h (2.8mph) renders the 33.8°C (92.8°F) daytime temperatures more bearable.
Weather in January »Weather in February
As
Seguela transitions into
February, marked weather shifts occur. An increase in cloud coverage sets the stage for the beginning of the wet season. The rainfall quadruples from 16mm (0.63") to 59mm (2.32"), a vast contrast to the dry
January.
Weather in February »Weather in March
As one might guess,
March sees
Seguela in the full swing of its wet season. Whilst the 73% relative humidity makes the average high temperatures feel hotter, the 125mm (4.92") of rainfall acts as a reliever. The rain falls over 25 days of the month, characterizing March as one of the wetter months.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April keeps up the pace with
March and continues the weather trend. Little reprieve comes in the form of temperature, with only marginal variation from the previous month. A noteworthy weather feature is the considerable amount of rainfall at 148mm (5.83"), spread across 26 days.
Weather in April » Weather in May
May, in
Seguela, is distinguished by the highest rainfall of the year at 208mm (8.19"). In alignment with the torrential downpours, this month also records the highest relative humidity of 84%. The odd 12.5 hours of daylight together with dropped sunshine hours of 7.8 tends to create a gloomy ambience.
Weather in May » Weather in June
The scene starts to change in
June as
Seguela heads towards the second half of the year. While the significant rainfall of 137mm (5.39") still keeps June in the wet palette, the reduction from
May is notable. The less oppressive humidity, coupled with a slight drop in maximum temperature, indicates the onset of milder days.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
The heart of
Seguela’s year is characterised by a prominent shift away from the height of the wet season. As
July unfolds, the environment becomes slightly more temperate, with the maximum temperature dropping to a yearly low of 27.6°C (81.7°F).
Weather in July »Weather in August
August features a persisting continuation of
July’s cool trend. The wind speed maintains its momentum at 4.8km/h (3mph) and a slightly less intense rainfall of 155mm (6.1") indicates the winding down of monsoons. However,
Seguela is not out of the woods yet as August still sees 81% cloud coverage.
Weather in August » Weather in September
September in
Seguela marks a transformative period in weather. The month sees the second highest rainfall of the year at a significant 239mm (9.41"), occurring over 29.5 days. Despite the heavy rainfall, the average temperature slightly increases to 27.9°C (82.2°F), signifying a gradual warming of the city.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
The noticeable changes in
October reveal
Seguela finally shrugging off the monsoons. The grand 255mm (10.04") of rainfall does not deter the gradual hiking up of the temperature, which now nudges to 29.8°C (85.6°F). Alongside, the city also enjoys a considerable increase in both sunshine and daylight hours.
Weather in October »Weather in November
November is a breath of fresh air for
Seguela, the weather patterns highlight more agreeable conditions. The rainfall takes a sharp dip down to 98mm (3.86"), providing some respite after the long rainy season. Simultaneously, the superior 81% relative humidity keeps the city feeling warm, contrasting with the decreasing trend of the last couple of months.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December personifies calm and serene weather conditions for
Seguela. With only 12mm (0.47") of rainfall distributed over 6.4 days, this month is the driest of the year. The relaxing wind speed of 4.2km/h (2.6mph) and the daytime temperatures peaking at 32°C (89.6°F) amplifies the feeling of sunny relaxation.
Weather in December » [Resources]