Best time to visit Guinea

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The best time to visit Guinea is September-October

Are you looking for the best time to visit Guinea? Well, you’re in the right place! Although Guinea is a great destination to visit almost all year round, September-October is the best time to go due to its perfect climate conditions. Around this time of year, flights and accommodation can also be cheaper as it is outside of key peak holiday seasons if you book well enough in advance.

In summer, temperatures can reach as high 32℃ (89℉) in the middle of the day in Conakry. The weather at night in the winter, which is around August-time, can get down to a minimum of 22℃ (72℉) in Conakry. Other destinations in Guinea can sometimes get even colder than this, so if you’re planning on visiting a few different places, make sure you check out the climate comparison table below.

If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Guinea when the days are longest, you should visit in March. The wet season in Guinea usually falls during the months surrounding August each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

By the time you finish reading below, you’ll know everything you need to know about the best time to travel to Guinea. We’ll show you climate data for loads of the top destinations, and much more. Once you’re ready, we’ve even provided all the tools to help you book your travel!

Warmest month

May

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

March

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Guinea seasons

Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Guinea is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Best time to visit the top destinations in Guinea

We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.

CityBest time to visitJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
ConakrySeptember-October
31℃
23℃
31℃
23℃
31℃
24℃
31℃
24℃
30℃
26℃
29℃
25℃
28℃
24℃
27℃
24℃
28℃
24℃
29℃
25℃
30℃
25℃
31℃
24℃
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Top FAQs

Guinea is in Africa.

Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Guinea:

The warmest month of the year in Conakry, one of the most popular places to visit in Guinea, is May.
The driest month of the year in Conakry, Guinea, is usually around February each year.

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