Climate Insights for Banko
Kankan Prefecture, Kankan Region, Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Banko is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,484 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 292 mm of rainfall. Banko is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, April. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Banko is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 58.4 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 11.5 in of rainfall. Banko is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, April. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 66°F.
Temperature
Banko sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 37°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Banko sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 99°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 88°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Banko is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,484 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 292 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1 mm. That's 290 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.Banko is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 58.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.9 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 11.5 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 in. That's 11.4 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
Banko is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Banko is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Banko 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 Banko 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.