Guinea
Conakry in May
🌦️ Shoulder (showers)Hot, humid and some showers.
🎒 Pack: light, breathable clothes & sunscreen · compact umbrella or rain jacket · quick-dry fabrics
Why May scores 7.5What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort6.9
- ✓Hot (32°C highs / 25°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 24°C)
- !Wet: ~113 mm rain, ~3 heavy-rain days
- Air quality7.3
- ✓Moderate (PM2.5 ~23 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards10.0
- ·No notable seasonal hazards
- Safety baseline6.0
- ·Increased caution
| May | Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.5 Very good | 8.1 Very good |
| Season | 🌦️ Shoulder (showers) | ☀️ Dry season |
| High / low | 32° / 25° | 32° / 24° |
| Rain | 113 mm | 3 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 24° | dew pt 22° |
| PM2.5 | 23 µg/m³ | 23 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast). Temperatures: Conakry weather-station normals. Rainfall: Conakry weather-station normals (national met service).
Holidays & crowdsMay 2027
Long weekendThere's at least one long weekend. Domestic travel picks up and popular spots get busier over those days.
- Eid al-Adha 15–17 May · 3 days off in a row
Other public holidays: Labor Day (1 May) · Africa Day (25 May)
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore ConakryEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyConakry is Guinea's capital, stretched along a narrow peninsula into the Atlantic. Visitors come for the nearby Îles de Los, a lively music scene and as a gateway to the Fouta Djallon highlands.
Tabaski (Eid al-Adha)Date variesAround late May in 2026 and mid-May in 2027; the date moves each year
A major Muslim festival with prayers and family feasts.
Why go: A public holiday; transport is crowded with people travelling home.
Where: Nationwide
Coming up later
Independence DayEvery year2 October every year
A national holiday marking independence from France in 1958.
Why go: Expect official ceremonies and closures.
Where: Nationwide
Îles de Los
A group of islands a short boat ride from the city with beaches and fishing villages.
💡 Check the sea conditions and return times before going.
Grand Mosque of Conakry
One of the largest mosques in West Africa, set in landscaped grounds.
💡 Dress modestly and ask before entering.
Musée National de Sandervalia
The national museum, with masks, instruments and traditional objects.
Marché Madina
A huge market selling fabric, food and everyday goods.
💡 Go with a local guide and keep valuables secure.
Poulet yassa
Chicken marinated in lemon and onions, then grilled and stewed.
💡 Local restaurants across the city.
Riz gras
Rice cooked in a tomato and meat sauce, similar to jollof.
💡 Everyday eateries.
Sauce arachide
A peanut sauce with meat or fish, served over rice.
💡 Local restaurants.
Djembe drums
Hand-carved drums from a country famous for its drumming traditions.
💡 Craft markets and instrument makers.
Indigo-dyed cloth
Hand-dyed fabric in deep blues and patterns.
💡 Markets and craft sellers.