Lake Buyo

Lake

A reservoir on the Sassandra River behind Buyo Dam in western Ivory Coast, near the town of Buyo. Noted for its dam infrastructure and local fishing communities; visitors pass through for lakeside views and regional transport links.

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Lake Buyo essentials

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

Lake Buyo at a Glance

About Lake Buyo

Lake Buyo is a lake in western Ivory Coast within Montagnes District. It is identified as a named waterbody in regional mapping and place-name databases.

The site functions as a local freshwater feature within its district and appears on regional maps of the western Ivory Coast. Public access and local uses are governed by local authorities and communities.

Lake Buyo is a natural or managed waterbody recorded in national geographic records; available sources do not indicate a documented construction history in this summary. Local economic or environmental roles are determined by regional land and water use.

The lake lies in Montagnes District in western Ivory Coast at the coordinates provided. The surrounding landscape is part of western Ivory Coast’s interior rather than the coastal zone.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lake Buyo

Dry season is generally preferable for travel; the lake's ecology is most active during and after the rains.

Dry season
November-March · 24-32°C
Easier road travel and better visibility for exploring the reservoir and surroundings.
Rainy season
April-October · 22-30°C
Higher water levels and dense vegetation; some dirt tracks may become impassable.

Weather & Climate near Lake Buyo

Climate

Lake Buyo's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1452 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 72 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 20° - 32° 26° 16 mm some cloud 64% 1.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.7h
February Very Good 21° - 33° 29° 55 mm partly cloudy 73% 1.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.8h
March Good 22° - 33° 31° 115 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.0h
April Good 22° - 33° 31° 142 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
May Acceptable 21° - 31° 26° 165 mm overcast 87% 1.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
June Good 21° - 30° 26° 195 mm overcast 88% 1.6 m/s 1.8 very high 12.4h
July Good 21° - 29° 25° 114 mm overcast 87% 1.4 m/s 1.7 very high 12.3h
August Good 20° - 28° 24° 156 mm overcast 86% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
September Good 21° - 30° 25° 246 mm overcast 87% 1.5 m/s 1.9 very high 12.0h
October Good 21° - 31° 26° 167 mm partly cloudy 87% 1.3 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
November Very Good 21° - 31° 26° 58 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
December Ideal 20° - 31° 26° 23 mm some cloud 73% 0.9 m/s 1.5 very high 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lake Buyo

Lake Buyo is reached by road from regional centres in the Montagnes District; services are centered on nearby towns with connections to larger road networks. Local vehicle hire or guided transport is recommended for visitors.

Tips for Visiting Lake Buyo

  • Combine a visit with local forest communities to gain perspective on how the reservoir affects regional hydrology.
  • Roads to the area can be poor-plan extra travel time and check local advice on vehicle suitability.
  • Bring local currency and anticipate limited services outside major towns.