The best times to visit Guinea for ideal weather are
November 19th to February 25th
based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.
Guinea Travel Guide
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Weather in Guinea
Temperature
Average temperatures in Guinea vary little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for most of the year with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 21st percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Guinea, the hottest months are March, April, and then May. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late April where highs are regularly around 97.1°F (36.2°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 78.9°F (26.1°C) at night.
Guinea Temperatures (Fahrenheit)
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Guinea Temperatures (Celsius)
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“Feels-Like” Temperatures
The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.
Guinea Perceived Temperature (F)
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Guinea Perceived Temperature (C)
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Average Guinea Temperatures by Month
Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.
Show Fahrenheit
Month | Avg. High (°F) | Avg. Mean (°F) | Avg. Low (°F) |
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Jan | 90.6 | 80.8 | 66.7 |
Feb | 92.4 | 83.9 | 72.8 |
Mar | 95.9 | 87.8 | 77.4 |
Apr | 96.1 | 87.7 | 77.7 |
May | 92.1 | 84.8 | 76.4 |
Jun | 89 | 82.5 | 74.9 |
Jul | 83.8 | 78.2 | 72.6 |
Aug | 82.8 | 77 | 72.1 |
Sep | 85.4 | 79.5 | 73.8 |
Oct | 85.9 | 79.6 | 73.3 |
Nov | 90.4 | 82.1 | 73.2 |
Dec | 90.1 | 79.7 | 66.5 |
Show Celsius
Month | Avg. High (°C) | Avg. Mean (°C) | Avg. Low (°C) |
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Jan | 32.6 | 27.1 | 19.3 |
Feb | 33.6 | 28.8 | 22.7 |
Mar | 35.5 | 31 | 25.2 |
Apr | 35.6 | 30.9 | 25.4 |
May | 33.4 | 29.3 | 24.7 |
Jun | 31.7 | 28.1 | 23.8 |
Jul | 28.8 | 25.7 | 22.6 |
Aug | 28.2 | 25 | 22.3 |
Sep | 29.7 | 26.4 | 23.2 |
Oct | 29.9 | 26.4 | 22.9 |
Nov | 32.4 | 27.8 | 22.9 |
Dec | 32.3 | 26.5 | 19.2 |
Precipitation (Rain or Snow)
If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Guinea are December, February, and then April. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid January. For example, on the week of January 8th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late September with an average of 5 days of significant precipitation the week of September 24th.
When can you find snow in Guinea? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.
Chance of Precipitation
The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Guinea.
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Snow on the Ground
The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Guinea (in).
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Average Rain and Snow by Month
Show Inches
Month | Daily Chance of Rain | Average Snow Depth (in) | Total Precipitation (in) |
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Jan | 6% | 0 | 3.4 |
Feb | 0% | 0 | 0 |
Mar | 2% | 0 | 0.8 |
Apr | 1% | 0 | 1.2 |
May | 13% | 0 | 2.9 |
Jun | 12% | 0 | 2.8 |
Jul | 24% | 0 | 7.2 |
Aug | 36% | 0 | 12.3 |
Sep | 38% | 0 | 6.3 |
Oct | 32% | 0 | 8.3 |
Nov | 9% | 0 | 0.9 |
Dec | 0% | 0 | 0 |
Show Centimeters
Month | Daily Chance of Rain | Average Snow Depth (cm) | Total Precipitation (cm) |
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Jan | 6 | 0 | 8.6 |
Feb | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mar | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Apr | 1 | 0 | 3 |
May | 13 | 0 | 7.4 |
Jun | 12 | 0 | 7.1 |
Jul | 24 | 0 | 18.3 |
Aug | 36 | 0 | 31.2 |
Sep | 38 | 0 | 16 |
Oct | 32 | 0 | 21.1 |
Nov | 9 | 0 | 2.3 |
Dec | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Humidity and Wind
Guinea has some extremely humid months, and slightly dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is January (31% relative humidity), and the most humid month is August (81.4%).
Wind in Guinea is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is December, followed by April and August. December’s average wind speed of around 5.5 knots (6.4 MPH or 10.2 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid February where average top sustained speeds reach 10.7 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.
Relative Humidity (%)
The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Guinea.
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Wind
The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.
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Average Wind Speeds
Show Wind Speeds
All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.
Month | Avg. Wind | Avg. Wind Feel | Sustained High Wind | High Wind Feel |
Jan | 3.8 | Barely noticeable | 6.9 | Light breeze |
Feb | 3.7 | Barely noticeable | 7.5 | Gentle breeze |
Mar | 3.8 | Barely noticeable | 6.5 | Light breeze |
Apr | 4.3 | Light breeze | 6.7 | Light breeze |
May | 3.5 | Barely noticeable | 6 | Light breeze |
Jun | 4 | Light breeze | 6.8 | Light breeze |
Jul | 4 | Light breeze | 6.8 | Light breeze |
Aug | 4.1 | Light breeze | 7.3 | Gentle breeze |
Sep | 3.6 | Barely noticeable | 7.2 | Light breeze |
Oct | 3.7 | Barely noticeable | 6.7 | Light breeze |
Nov | 3.2 | Barely noticeable | 6.2 | Light breeze |
Dec | 5.5 | Light breeze | 8.3 | Gentle breeze |
Show Relative Humidity by Month
Month | Avg. Relative Humidity |
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Jan | 31% |
Feb | 49.5% |
Mar | 38.7% |
Apr | 45.2% |
May | 56.7% |
Jun | 63.9% |
Jul | 76.1% |
Aug | 81.4% |
Sep | 75.8% |
Oct | 79.2% |
Nov | 61.4% |
Dec | 54.3% |
Is it Safe to Travel to Guinea?
Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Oct 07, 2019 there are travel warnings for Guinea; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Aug 22, 2019.
The Busiest and Least Crowded Months
The busiest month for tourism in Guinea is October, followed by November and July. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Guinea in September. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.
Estimated Tourism by Month
Most Popular Months to Visit
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Overall Guinea Travel Experience by Season
Spring (March through May)
Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel very warm. Highs range from 97.1°F (36.2°C) and 88.9°F (31.6°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 0 to 4 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.
Summer (June through August)
The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see moderate precipitation with 4 to 11 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Guinea, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.
Fall (September through November)
Fall daily highs range from 92.5°F (33.6°C) and 83.3°F (28.5°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 3 to 11 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.
Winter (December through February)
Weather is perfect this time of year in Guinea to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 96.7°F (35.9°C) and 87.1°F (30.6°C). On average, it rains or snows a very small amount: 0 to 2 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.
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