Weather & climate · Conakry
Best Time to Visit Guinea
November to April
The best time to visit Guinea is November to April, when daytime highs in Conakry are around 29–30°C. May and October are also a good time to go. January is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (25°C at night), and August the wettest with about 943 mm of rain.
30°C
Warmest: January
25°C
Coldest nights: January
2897 mm
Rain per year
943 mm
Wettest: August
Guinea weather by month
- Jan30°C25°C0 mm
- Feb30°C25°C2 mm
- Mar30°C25°C1 mm
- Apr30°C25°C13 mm
- May29°C26°C90 mm
- Jun28°C26°C353 mm
- Jul27°C26°C826 mm
- Aug27°C25°C943 mm
- Sep27°C25°C441 mm
- Oct28°C26°C173 mm
- Nov29°C26°C53 mm
- Dec30°C25°C2 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 25°C | 0 mm | 66% | 32% | Best time |
| February | 30°C | 25°C | 2 mm | 71% | 30% | Best time |
| March | 30°C | 25°C | 1 mm | 74% | 30% | Best time |
| April | 30°C | 25°C | 13 mm | 75% | 40% | Best time |
| May | 29°C | 26°C | 90 mm | 80% | 59% | Good |
| June | 28°C | 26°C | 353 mm | 85% | 76% | Rainy |
| July | 27°C | 26°C | 826 mm | 87% | 83% | Rainy |
| August | 27°C | 25°C | 943 mm | 88% | 86% | Rainy |
| September | 27°C | 25°C | 441 mm | 87% | 80% | Rainy |
| October | 28°C | 26°C | 173 mm | 85% | 69% | Good |
| November | 29°C | 26°C | 53 mm | 78% | 46% | Best time |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 2 mm | 68% | 33% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Conakry (9.5, -13.7). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Guinea have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guinea?
November to April. The best time to visit Guinea is November to April, when daytime highs in Conakry are around 29–30°C. May and October are also a good time to go. January is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (25°C at night), and August the wettest with about 943 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Guinea?
January, with average highs of 30°C in Conakry.
What is the coldest month in Guinea?
January, when nights drop to about 25°C and days reach 30°C.
What is the rainiest month in Guinea?
August with about 943 mm; January is the driest (0 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Guinea?
June is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 353 mm of rain.
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