Kankan, Guinea experiences average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Kankan, Guinea Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kankan, Guinea. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.4/10
Best: January, February, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 33°C / 22°C
Feels Like 36°C / 24°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 113 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 61%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 18°C
Hottest Month
38°C
March
Avg Low25°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
19°C
January
Avg High34°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High34°C
Avg Low19°C
Windiest Month
14 km/h
April (Gusts 32)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding April, May, June, September due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:17
Daylight 12.7h
Sunset 19:01
Live conditions—
Kankan on the map · live conditions
Kankan, Guinea
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Guinea
- City
- Kankan
- Population
- 221.4K
- Coordinates
- 10.39°, -9.31°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 36°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 23 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 16 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 34°C / 19°C . Feb: 36°C / 21°C . Mar: 38°C / 25°C . Apr: 37°C / 25°C . May: 35°C / 24°C . Jun: 32°C / 23°C . Jul: 29°C / 22°C . Aug: 28°C / 22°C . Sep: 29°C / 22°C . Oct: 31°C / 22°C . Nov: 33°C / 20°C . Dec: 34°C / 19°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 1 mm. Feb: 3 mm. Mar: 12 mm. Apr: 37 mm. May: 106 mm. Jun: 154 mm. Jul: 263 mm. Aug: 296 mm. Sep: 277 mm. Oct: 184 mm. Nov: 18 mm. Dec: 1 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 29%. Feb: 27%. Mar: 39%. Apr: 52%. May: 69%. Jun: 77%. Jul: 84%. Aug: 86%. Sep: 86%. Oct: 82%. Nov: 60%. Dec: 37%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 12 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 10 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 11 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 7.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 24 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Mar 2025 · 38°C | Mar · 38°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 20°C | Jan · 19°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 391 mm | Aug · 296 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 14 km/h | Apr · 14 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Fair April
Poor May
Poor June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 34°C / 19°C | 33°C / 17°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 36°C / 21°C | 36°C / 19°C | 0days (3 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 27% Comfortable | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 38°C / 25°C | 39°C / 25°C | 2days (12 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 39% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 37°C / 25°C | 40°C / 28°C | 7days (37 mm) Good | 10.9h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 35°C / 24°C | 40°C / 28°C | 15days (106 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 32°C / 23°C | 37°C / 26°C | 19days (154 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 29°C / 22°C | 33°C / 25°C | 25days (263 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 84% Humid | 6.9 High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 28°C / 22°C | 32°C / 25°C | 26days (296 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 6.5 High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 29°C / 22°C | 35°C / 25°C | 25days (277 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 31°C / 22°C | 37°C / 25°C | 19days (184 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 82% Humid | 7.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November best | 33°C / 20°C | 36°C / 22°C | 3days (18 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 34°C / 19°C | 33°C / 18°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kankan are January, February, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kankan, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kankan is March, with average daytime highs of 38°C (100°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kankan is January, with average overnight lows of 19°C (66°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kankan is August, averaging 296mm of precipitation across 26 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kankan runs through August, July, September, June, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Kankan.
Kankan receives approximately 121 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is March with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Kankan.
The least favorable months to visit Kankan are April, May, June, September, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Kankan is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Kankan is 61%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Kankan are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 14 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 32 km/h / 20 mph).
Kankan averages 5 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 58%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Kankan is 18°C (64°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Kankan has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Kankan ranges from 24°C (75°F) to 36°C (97°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
June is not the best time to visit Kankan, with a climate score of 3.9/10. Consider visiting during January, February, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Kankan, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 32°C (89°F) and 19 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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