May · Guinea
Best time to visit Conakry in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Conakry in May
Average temperature 28°C, 138 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.3/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 138 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Conakry scores 4.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 138 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Conakry is Guinea's Atlantic capital, spread across a peninsula of markets, music, port activity, museums, and busy urban neighborhoods.
May in Conakry — the hardest end of the year
Days in May average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 81% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
138 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 4.3/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Conakry — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Conakry in May?
- In May, Conakry averages 28°C, 138 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Conakry?
- May earns a 4.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Conakry in May?
- Expect about 138 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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