Climate Insights for Conakry
Climate Overview
The climate in Conakry is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,382 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1,068 mm of rainfall. Conakry sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Conakry is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 133.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 42.1 in of rainfall. Conakry sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Conakry has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Conakry has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°F range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Conakry is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,382 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 282 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1,068 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 mm. That's 1,068 mm less than July, 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.Conakry is a very wet location, receiving approximately 133.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.1 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 42 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 42 in less than July, 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
Conakry is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Conakry is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Conakry 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 Conakry 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.