Guinea
Guinea in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Guinea in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Guinea in May?
- Koundara is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 39°C (101°F) in May; Dalaba is the coolest at 29°C (85°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Guinea in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Conakry (28°C (82°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
39°
Koundara
Coolest
29°
Dalaba
Driest
49 mm
Koundara
Warmest sea
28°
Conakry
Across Guinea, May highs run from 29°C (85°F) (Dalaba) to 39°C (101°F) (Koundara). On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler than April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Conakry, Labé, and Kindia.
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conakry | 33° | 24° | 133 mm | 28° | 65 |
| Camayenne | 33° | 24° | 133 mm | 28° | 65 |
| Dalaba | 29° | 17° | 167 mm | — | 63 |
| Pita | 30° | 19° | 159 mm | — | 61 |
| Labé | 31° | 19° | 145 mm | — | 60 |
| Kamsar | 36° | 26° | 69 mm | 28° | 56 |
| Mamou | 31° | 19° | 163 mm | — | 53 |
| Beyla | 32° | 18° | 163 mm | — | 47 |
| Télimélé | 33° | 22° | 151 mm | — | 46 |
| Nzérékoré | 32° | 18° | 169 mm | — | 44 |
| Kindia | 34° | 22° | 169 mm | — | 39 |
| Koundara | 39° | 25° | 49 mm | — | 35 |
| Boké | 36° | 24° | 74 mm | — | 34 |
| Sangarédi | 36° | 24° | 98 mm | — | 32 |
| Kankan | 36° | 21° | 125 mm | — | 28 |
| Gueckedou | 34° | 20° | 238 mm | — | 27 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Guinea in May?
Average daytime highs range from 29° in Dalaba to 39° in Koundara.
Can you swim in Guinea in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Conakry at about 28°.