Grand-Bassam weather in March
In March, Grand-Bassam sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 78 mm of rain across 20.2 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in March, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Grand-Bassam's 6th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Grand-Bassam's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- 20.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:26 AM – 6:24 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.52 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Grand-Bassam is city of côte d'ivoire.
- Density
- 762/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical March day in Grand-Bassam reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 | 26 |
| 8 | 28 | 26 |
| 9 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 28 | 26 |
| 11 | 28 | 26 |
| 12 | 28 | 26 |
| 13 | 28 | 26 |
| 14 | 28 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 28 | 26 |
| 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 26 |
| 28 | 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 28 | 26 |
| 30 | 28 | 26 |
| 31 | 28 | 26 |
How March really feels in Grand-Bassam
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Grand-Bassam weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 26° | 47 | 13.7 | 11.7 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 28° / 26° | 55 | 16.3 | 11.8 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 78 | 20.2 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 28° / 26° | 103 | 21.9 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| May | 28° / 26° | 206 | 27.9 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 27° / 25° | 250 | 27.3 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 25° / 24° | 129 | 19.8 | 12.3 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 25° / 24° | 64 | 14.3 | 12.2 | 5.9 |
| Sep | 25° / 24° | 88 | 18.3 | 12 | 5.3 |
| Oct | 26° / 25° | 107 | 24.3 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 28° / 25° | 93 | 24.2 | 11.8 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 28° / 26° | 63 | 18.9 | 11.7 | 5.3 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Cloudier (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 51 |
| 2 | 49 | 51 |
| 3 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 47 | 53 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 46 | 54 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 43 | 57 |
| 12 | 42 | 58 |
| 13 | 40 | 60 |
| 14 | 39 | 61 |
| 15 | 38 | 62 |
| 16 | 37 | 63 |
| 17 | 35 | 65 |
| 18 | 35 | 65 |
| 19 | 35 | 65 |
| 20 | 34 | 66 |
| 21 | 34 | 66 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 33 | 67 |
| 24 | 33 | 67 |
| 25 | 33 | 67 |
| 26 | 34 | 66 |
| 27 | 34 | 66 |
| 28 | 34 | 66 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 35 | 65 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Grand-Bassam gets around 78 mm of rain over 20.2 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 67% and peaks near 70% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 67 |
| 2 | 67 |
| 3 | 67 |
| 4 | 68 |
| 5 | 68 |
| 6 | 68 |
| 7 | 68 |
| 8 | 68 |
| 9 | 68 |
| 10 | 69 |
| 11 | 69 |
| 12 | 70 |
| 13 | 70 |
| 14 | 70 |
| 15 | 70 |
| 16 | 70 |
| 17 | 70 |
| 18 | 69 |
| 19 | 68 |
| 20 | 67 |
| 21 | 66 |
| 22 | 65 |
| 23 | 65 |
| 24 | 64 |
| 25 | 63 |
| 26 | 63 |
| 27 | 63 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 63 |
| 30 | 63 |
| 31 | 63 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the miserable band about 88% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppressive (%) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Miserable (%) | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 85 |
| 2 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | 14 | 86 |
| 4 | 14 | 86 |
| 5 | 13 | 87 |
| 6 | 13 | 87 |
| 7 | 12 | 88 |
| 8 | 12 | 88 |
| 9 | 11 | 89 |
| 10 | 11 | 89 |
| 11 | 11 | 89 |
| 12 | 11 | 89 |
| 13 | 11 | 89 |
| 14 | 11 | 89 |
| 15 | 11 | 89 |
| 16 | 11 | 89 |
| 17 | 11 | 89 |
| 18 | 12 | 88 |
| 19 | 12 | 88 |
| 20 | 12 | 88 |
| 21 | 12 | 88 |
| 22 | 12 | 88 |
| 23 | 11 | 89 |
| 24 | 11 | 89 |
| 25 | 11 | 89 |
| 26 | 11 | 89 |
| 27 | 11 | 89 |
| 28 | 11 | 89 |
| 29 | 11 | 89 |
| 30 | 11 | 89 |
| 31 | 11 | 89 |
Wind in March
Winds average 15 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:31 AM to 6:19 AM, and sunset from 6:25 PM to 6:21 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:25 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:25 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:25 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:25 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:25 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:25 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:25 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:25 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:24 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:24 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:24 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:24 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:24 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:24 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:24 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:23 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:23 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:23 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:23 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:22 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:22 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:22 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:22 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:21 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:21 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.52 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.19 kWh/m² to a high of 5.52 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 5.52 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Grand-Bassam
None of Grand-Bassam's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Grand-Bassam's rainy season runs May–July, when most of the year's rain falls.
Grand-Bassam sees seasonal dust haze (January–February), heaviest in February.
Is March a good time to visit Grand-Bassam?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Grand-Bassam for sightseeing.
What to pack for Grand-Bassam in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Grand-Bassam sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Grand-Bassam in March
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 16 km away) is warmest in April at about 28°C and coldest in August near 24°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 24 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 24 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Grand-Bassam in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Grand-Bassam peaks around April 12 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 16 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Grand-Bassam in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Grand-Bassam is worst in January — around 72 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.3× the cleanest month (August, 22 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 72 | 61 | 42 | 40 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 36 | 61 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 42 | Poor |
| Apr | 40 | Poor |
| May | 29 | Moderate |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 36 | Poor |
| Dec | 61 | Unhealthy |
Where is Grand-Bassam?
Grand-Bassam sits at 5.2°N, 3.7°W, 7 m above sea level, in Ivory Coast. The nearest listed city is Bonoua, 17 km away.
Topography around Grand-Bassam
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Grand-Bassam.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Grand-Bassam has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 14 m around an average of 3 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 98 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 201 m.
The land around Grand-Bassam is covered by artificial surfaces (29%), grassland (22%) and water (21%) within 3 km, water (49%) and trees (34%) within 16 km, and trees (55%) and water (38%) within 80 km.
Ivory Coast travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,050
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 36%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 24.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 393
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Grand-Bassam (5.2118°, -3.7388°, elevation 7 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).