Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.3 °C | 27.9 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 30.2 °C | 27.9 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 30 °C | 27.9 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 30.2 °C | 28.2 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 29.7 °C | 28.8 °C | 13 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| June | 28.4 °C | 28.8 °C | 27 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 26.9 °C | 28.2 °C | 31 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 26.8 °C | 27.6 °C | 31 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 27.6 °C | 28 °C | 29 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 28.6 °C | 28.9 °C | 28 days | Unfavourable season |
| November | 29.4 °C | 29.4 °C | 16 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| December | 30.4 °C | 28.8 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in March
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
E-visa to apply for online before departure for stays of up to 90 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Apply online for the e-visa several days in advance (yellow fever certificate needed); the visa itself is issued at the entry checkpoint on arrival.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 12 August 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 12 August 2026
Health
CDC level 2 notice: Polio (global)
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies, polio and meningococcal disease depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · Vaccine recommended for the whole country. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Conakry in March?
The sea averages 27.9°C in March — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Conakry in March?
Expect 30°C in the afternoon and 24.7°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Conakry in March?
Around 1 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 2% of days.