Climate Insights for Kankan

The climate in Kankan is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1333mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 289mm of rainfall. Kankan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Kankan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 37°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°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 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Kankan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1333mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 289mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1mm. That's 288mm less than August, 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.

Kankan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/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 11km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Kankan, which began on March 20, 2026. Kankan is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Kankan is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kankan 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.