UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast 
will be up to 11, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-09
UV index at 11 in Yamoussoukro means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
The UV index in Yamoussoukro is generally high, especially during the dry season, often ranging from 8 to 11, which means strong sun exposure throughout much of the year.
Yamoussoukro has two main seasons: a rainy season from April to October with heavy showers, and a dry season from November to March that is hot and sunny with little rain.
Compared to other parts of Ivory Coast and neighboring countries like Ghana and Burkina Faso, Yamoussoukro's weather is warm and humid but less extreme, with more rain than the northern inland areas but less than coastal regions.
See the UV index hour by hour for Yamoussoukro, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.