When to go
The best time to visit Guinea is
winter, in particular in December and January. The weather is good, although it can get hot during the day, especially in inland areas and at lower altitudes, while it can get cool at night, especially in the mountains.
Before the arrival of the monsoon, from March to May, it becomes very hot in inland regions, especially in the north, while on the coast the temperature is more stable. On the contrary, in the south the rains begin to fall.
The best period for a
beach holiday runs from December to April, since it's the dry season.
What to pack
In
winter: in Conakry and along the coast, bring light clothes for the day, a light sweatshirt for the evening, a scarf for the wind-borne sand and dust. In inland areas, it may be useful to bring a sweatshirt and a jacket for the evening.
In
summer: bring light clothing of natural fibers, a light sweatshirt and a light raincoat for the long and heavy downpours, or an umbrella, which, however, may not be effective for tropical rains. In inland areas and mountain ranges, you can add a heavier sweatshirt or a sweater for wet and rainy days.
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Guinea