Assagny National Park
National Park Mangrove and rainforest park on Côte d'Ivoire coast
A coastal protected area in southwestern Ivory Coast preserving mangroves, lagoons and swamp forest. Birdwatchers and boaters visit for wetland wildlife, shoreline scenery and remote boat trips through channels and marshes.
How to Get to Assagny National Park #
Access typically by boat from coastal villages in the Lagunes District; the nearest larger town is Sassandra. Logistics require local arrangement-contact regional conservation or tour operators in Abidjan for guided trips.
Best Time to Visit Assagny National Park #
Visit in the dry season for easier access; waterways and mangroves are the key features year‑round.
Weather & Climate near Assagny National Park #
Assagny National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1524 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The driest month with just 13 mm.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (247 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (445 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Moderate rainfall (46 mm).