Kossou, Ivory Coast
Lacs District · Ivory Coast
Kossou is a small city in Lacs District, Ivory Coast with a population of 13,020. Elevation: 801 ft (244 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Kossou
Kossou is a town in central Ivory Coast. Since 2013, it has been one of two sub-prefectures of Yamoussoukro Department, Yamoussoukro Autonomous District. The town is named after nearby Lake Kossou.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,020 |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.9591°, -4.9685° |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
| Country | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast |
| State / Province | Lacs District |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.3 inches (1,327 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kossou
Kossou is a small city in Ivory Coast (Lacs District) with a population of 13,020. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet (244 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Abidjan.
Climate in Kossou
Kossou has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Feb (29.1°C), the coldest is Jul (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1418 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Ivory Coast avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.9591°N, 4.9685°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in |
Kossou has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.4").
Stadiums & Teams in Kossou
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kossou
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yamoussoukro International Airport | ASK | Large Airport |
| Bocanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dimbokro Airport | DIM | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kossou?
Kossou has a population of 13,020 residents and is located in Ivory Coast..
What is the weather like in Kossou?
Kossou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches.
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