Pollen Count & Forecast for Abidjan

Abidjan’s main dry season (December-February) is dominated by Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis) and Mango (Mangifera indica) pollen; Oil Palm prolific in Banco National Park; Mango widespread in the Bingerville Botanical Garden. The primary rainy season (May-July) sees high Guinea Grass (Megathyrsus maximus) pollen levels along the Ébrié Lagoon and Comoé River banks. Harmattan winds transport dust and Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) pollen from northern regions.

Coastal humidity and the Ébrié Lagoon’s mist trap airborne particles; dense urban areas in Plateau and Treichville experience high concentrations. Rainy seasons (May-July and October-November) see high Mould (Aspergillus, Penicillium) spore counts; these thrive in damp urban housing and decaying vegetation within the Banco Forest.