Climate Insights for Sofa

Koundara Prefecture, Boké Region, Guinea

Hottest
April
40°C peak103°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
August
351 mm rain13.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sofa is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 933 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 351 mm of rainfall. Sofa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Sofa is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 36.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 13.8 in of rainfall. Sofa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 66°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 19°FebMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 20°MarMax: 39°Average: 31°Min: 23°AprMax: 40°Average: 32°Min: 25°MayMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 27°JunMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 26°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°NovMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°DecMax: 35°Average: 26°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 95°FAverage: 80°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 99°FAverage: 84°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 102°FAverage: 87°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 103°FAverage: 90°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 102°FAverage: 90°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 95°FAverage: 86°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 94°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°F
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Temperatures in Sofa vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sofa vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 43mmJulPrecipitation: 192mmAugPrecipitation: 351mmSepPrecipitation: 253mmOctPrecipitation: 86mmNovPrecipitation: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 1.7inJulPrecipitation: 7.6inAugPrecipitation: 13.8inSepPrecipitation: 9.9inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Sofa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 933 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 351 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 351 mm 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.Sofa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 13.8 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 13.8 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Sofa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Sofa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7mph, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sofa 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 Sofa 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
19 °C66 °F
35 °C95 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
37 °C99 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
39 °C102 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
40 °C103 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
39 °C102 °F
12 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C78 °F
35 °C95 °F
12 km/h7 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
31 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
192 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
351 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
253 mm9.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C74 °F
33 °C92 °F
7 km/h4 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
35 °C95 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
35 °C94 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in