Climate Insights for Ballessama

Kissidougou Prefecture, Faranah Region, Guinea

Hottest
February
35°C peak94°F peak
Coldest
January
18°C low64°F low
Wettest
September
398 mm rain15.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ballessama is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,252 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 398 mm of rainfall. Ballessama sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Ballessama is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 88.7 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 15.7 in of rainfall. Ballessama sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 25°Min: 18°FebMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°MarMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 22°AprMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 22°MayMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°JunMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 21°JulMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 21°AugMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 21°SepMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 21°OctMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 21°NovMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 20°DecMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 92°FAverage: 77°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 94°FAverage: 80°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 93°FAverage: 81°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°F
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Ballessama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 35°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Ballessama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 94°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6mmFebPrecipitation: 18mmMarPrecipitation: 87mmAprPrecipitation: 131mmMayPrecipitation: 243mmJunPrecipitation: 283mmJulPrecipitation: 335mmAugPrecipitation: 347mmSepPrecipitation: 398mmOctPrecipitation: 285mmNovPrecipitation: 106mmDecPrecipitation: 12mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inAprPrecipitation: 5.2inMayPrecipitation: 9.6inJunPrecipitation: 11.2inJulPrecipitation: 13.2inAugPrecipitation: 13.7inSepPrecipitation: 15.7inOctPrecipitation: 11.2inNovPrecipitation: 4.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Ballessama is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,252 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 188 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 398 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6 mm. That's 392 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Ballessama is a very wet location, receiving approximately 88.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.4 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 15.7 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 15.4 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Ballessama is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Ballessama is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb27°80°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr26°79°F
May25°77°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul23°74°F
Aug23°73°F
Sep23°74°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov24°76°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit Ballessama is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 9 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ballessama is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 94°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ballessama based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ballessama based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C64 °F
34 °C92 °F
7 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
35 °C94 °F
7 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
34 °C93 °F
7 km/h4 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
131 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C71 °F
30 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
243 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C70 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
283 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
335 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C69 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
347 mm13.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C69 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
398 mm15.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C69 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
285 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in