Bako, Ivory Coast

Denguélé District · Ivory Coast

Bako is a small city in Denguélé District, Ivory Coast with a population of 28,835. Elevation: 1,440 ft (439 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

28,835 Population
1,440 ft Elevation 439 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
54.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Abidjan Timezone

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About Bako

Bako

Bako is a town in north-western Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture and commune of Odienné Department in Kabadougou Region, Denguélé District.

People

Population28,835

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain54.5 in/yr
Elevation1,440 ft (439 m)
Population28,835
Elevation1,440 ft (439 m)
Coordinates9.1391°, -7.6104°
TimezoneAfrica/Abidjan
Country🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
State / ProvinceDenguélé District
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation54.5 inches (1,384 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bako

Bako is a small city in Ivory Coast (Denguélé District) with a population of 28,835. The city sits at an elevation of 1,440 feet (439 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Abidjan.

Climate in Bako

Bako has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.8°C), the coldest is Dec (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1485 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 12.5° / 36.2° 1.6
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 14.9° / 39° 19.1
Mar 28.8°C / 84°F 19.5° / 39.5° 85.5
Apr 28.7°C / 84°F 21.9° / 38.8° 71.4
May 27.9°C / 82°F 21.6° / 37.9° 109.4
Jun 26.3°C / 79°F 20.6° / 35.4° 155.1
Jul 25°C / 77°F 20° / 32.3° 239.3
Aug 24.2°C / 76°F 19.4° / 30.2° 367.9
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 20.1° / 30.3° 260.4
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.7° 136.8
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 15.6° / 31.4° 33.7
Dec 23.7°C / 75°F 12.9° / 33.4° 4.4
Bako has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,440 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Ivory Coast avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,440 ft (439 m)
Coordinates9.1391°N, 7.6104°W
TimezoneAfrica/Abidjan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above Ivory Coast avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Aug 6, 2012 31 km ENE of Kérouané, Guinea M4.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
June 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 9.3 in
August 75°F (24°C) 11.5 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 9.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Bako has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in December to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Bako

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Odienne AirportKEOSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Abidjan

🇨🇮 About Ivory Coast

Capital Yamoussoukro
Population 25,069,229
Area 322,460 km²
GDP (USD) $80,780,312,569
GDP per capita $2,592
HDI 0.534
Life expectancy 61.9 years
Internet users 40.7%
Urban population 53.4%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +225
TLD .ci
Driving side right

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Bako has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches.

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