Assagny National Park

National Park

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.

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Assagny National Park essentials

Country: Ivory Coast
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Franc (Fr)
Language: French
Emergency: 110

Assagny National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Assagny National Park

Visit in the dry season for easier access; waterways and mangroves are the key features year‑round.

Dry season
December-March · 24-30°C
Lower water levels make river navigation easier and wildlife more concentrated.
Shoulder season
April-June · 25-32°C
Warmer, with occasional heavy rains; boat trips may be disrupted but bird activity climbs.

Weather & Climate near Assagny National Park

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 74 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 22° - 30° 26° 13 mm some cloud 78% 1.7 m/s 1.5 very high 11.7h
February Very Good 24° - 31° 31° 48 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.0 m/s 1.6 very high 11.8h
March Good 24° - 31° 32° 94 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.0h
April Good 24° - 31° 31° 126 mm partly cloudy 85% 2.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.1h
May Good 23° - 30° 27° 247 mm overcast 86% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.3h
June Good 23° - 29° 26° 445 mm overcast 86% 2.2 m/s 1.5 very high 12.3h
July Good 23° - 28° 25° 126 mm overcast 85% 2.7 m/s 1.6 very high 12.3h
August Very Good 22° - 27° 25° 34 mm overcast 86% 2.8 m/s 1.6 very high 12.2h
September Very Good 22° - 28° 25° 68 mm overcast 88% 2.4 m/s 1.8 very high 12.0h
October Good 23° - 29° 26° 146 mm overcast 86% 1.9 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
November Very Good 23° - 30° 27° 131 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.0 m/s 1.8 very high 11.8h
December Excellent 23° - 30° 27° 46 mm some cloud 81% 2.0 m/s 1.5 very high 11.7h
Getting There & Around

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.