Climate in Conakry (Guinea)

Conakry's climate is tropical, with a dry season from December to April, and a rainy season due to the African monsoon that runs roughly from mid-May to mid-November. The rains are particularly frequent and abundant in July and August, when it rains almost every day and more than one meter (40 inches) of rain falls per month. We are in fact in the wettest area of Guinea.
In the dry period, the harmattan, the dry and dust-laden wind from the Sahara, can blow.
The city is the capital of Guinea and is located on the coast, on a small island, the island of Tombo, which is located near a small peninsula (Kaloum) and is part of the Los islands.

Conakry - Climate data

In Conakry, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 28.4 °C (83.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 3730 millimeters (146.9 inches) per year: it is therefore very abundant. It ranges from 1.4 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (February) to 1142.1 mm (45 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 26.5 °C (80 °F) in March to
There are on average around 2220 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Conakry - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2.5 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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February is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1.4 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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March is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (90 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3.4 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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April, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 17.9 mm (0.7 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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May is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 112.5 mm (4.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 433.6 mm (17.1 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 1082.6 mm (42.6 in), distributed over 26 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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August, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 1142.1 mm (45 in), distributed over 28 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 555.2 mm (21.9 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 293.2 mm (11.5 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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November is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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December is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5.5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.