Conakry, Guinea Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Conakry
Conakry has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 80°F (27°C) in August to around 85°F (30°C) in May, and the city records roughly 179 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: May - highs near 85°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 80°F (27°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 70°F (21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (31 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (11.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on May. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (26°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 80°F (27°C) and lows around 75°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 70°F (21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 33.5 inches (852 mm) of rain over 31 days, while January is the driest. March brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 74° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.3 h/day | 75% |
| February | 86° | 75° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 76% |
| March | 86° | 76° | 1 | 0.1 in | 11.0 h/day | 74% |
| April | 86° | 78° | 2 | 0.4 in | 11.0 h/day | 75% |
| May | 85° | 78° | 13 | 3.8 in | 10.1 h/day | 79% |
| June | 83° | 77° | 27 | 13.2 in | 8.3 h/day | 86% |
| July | 80° | 75° | 31 | 33.5 in | 6.4 h/day | 88% |
| August | 80° | 75° | 31 | 32.8 in | 6.2 h/day | 88% |
| September | 82° | 75° | 29 | 22.9 in | 7.4 h/day | 88% |
| October | 83° | 76° | 28 | 10.0 in | 9.1 h/day | 87% |
| November | 85° | 77° | 16 | 3.9 in | 10.2 h/day | 84% |
| December | 87° | 76° | 2 | 0.2 in | 10.4 h/day | 76% |
Conakry month by month
Conakry weather in January
January brings highs around 87°F (30°C), lows near 74°F (24°C), about 0 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Conakry.
Conakry weather in February
February brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 0 wet days.
Conakry weather in March
March brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 1 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Conakry.
Conakry weather in April
April brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 2 wet days.
Conakry weather in May
May brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 13 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Conakry.
Conakry weather in June
June brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 27 wet days.
Conakry weather in July
July brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 31 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Conakry.
Conakry weather in August
August brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 31 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Conakry.
Conakry weather in September
September brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 29 wet days.
Conakry weather in October
October brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 28 wet days.
Conakry weather in November
November brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 16 wet days.
Conakry weather in December
December brings highs around 87°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 2 wet days.
Seasons in Conakry
March through May
March through May in Conakry is hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 78°F (25°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Conakry is hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 88 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Conakry brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 73 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Conakry runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Conakry
The best time to visit Conakry is generally December to April, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 86°F (30°C).
Pack for Conakry with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - May nights average 78°F (26°C).
Conakry temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.