Climate Insights for Guéckédou
Guéckédou Prefecture, Nzérékoré Region, Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Guéckédou is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,141 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 444 mm of rainfall. Guéckédou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Guéckédou is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 84.3 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 17.5 in of rainfall. Guéckédou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Guéckédou sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 35°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 28°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Guéckédou sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 68°F to 95°F. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 95°F and an average of 83°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Guéckédou is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,141 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 178 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 444 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 7 mm. That's 437 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.Guéckédou is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 17.5 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.3 in. That's 17.2 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
Guéckédou is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Guéckédou 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 November, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Guéckédou 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 Guéckédou 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.