Conakry Weather in August

August: rain shapes the day

August is warm, close and very wet. The high is 27°C, but thick cloud, high humidity and little sunshine can make the city feel sticky. Rain falls every day on average, and heavy downpours can disrupt plans.

You can still visit the National Museum of Guinea or spend time in a café in Kaloum between showers. Give yourself room to change plans. Long walks and beach time are less reliable, and muddy, waterlogged streets can make getting around slow. September is still wet, but rainfall drops sharply.

Events and quieter streets

August 15 is Assumption Day, a Catholic holiday observed by some communities. It's not a major citywide festival, so don't expect a packed events calendar. Muslim holidays follow the lunar calendar, so their dates can fall in August in some years.

If you hate crowds, August may suit you. It's part of the wet low season, while November to April is generally the better time to visit. You'll likely find fewer visitors than in those drier months, and some hotels may charge less. Rain can also mean fewer easy days out, though, so the savings come with a trade-off.

Make plans around the rain

Travelling with kids? Keep a museum visit or another indoor stop in reserve for the heaviest showers. August is wetter than July, and the rain can make crossings and road trips less appealing.

If you're hoping to visit the Îles de Los, ask locally about sea conditions before heading to the ferry. A sudden downpour can spoil the crossing, and a grey, wet day won't show the islands at their best. For a city meal instead, try a local restaurant in Kaloum and ask for rice with sauce arachide, a peanut-based sauce.