Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Conakry, Guinea

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Conakry...

Conakry is a coastal city in Guinea. It is a relatively big coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1767200 people. The water temperature around Conakry is close to steady during the year. The temperature ranges from 26.3°C (79.3°F) in August up to 28.7°C (83.6°F) in the month of June, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 28°C (82°F) and the best time for water activities is early summer, since Conakry is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Conakry?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters close to Conakry is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are in close proximity to Conakry. A spot, which is not too far away, is Baobab, which is almost 409.6km (254.4miles) away from Conakry. Click here for more information on Baobab and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Petites Mamelles, which is approximately 440.4km (273.5miles) away from Conakry. Another surfspot is Petites Mamelles, located approximately 440.4km (273.5miles) from Conakry.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not many beaches are near to Conakry. The closest decent beach is Bakau, which is more than 338.6km (210.3miles) away from Conakry. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Kololi, approximately 338.8km (210.4miles) away from Conakry.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Conakry?

The average water temperature around Conakry is extremely warm, around 28°C (82°F), with only little changes throughout the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to sea temperatures in December and January. This is why a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Conakry. However, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for abnormal windy conditions and for sun protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Conakry can be very intense.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Conakry?

Fishing and diving conditions are very constant during the year. The waters are mostly tropical, reaching temperatures between 24 and 29°C (75-84°F). The following fish can often times be found in waters of this temperature range: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Conakry: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Conakry...

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