Donghol-Sigon in Winter
In winter (December, January and February), Donghol-Sigon sees average daytime highs around 31°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 4 mm of rain over about 1 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the driest season of the year.
Over the season highs climb from about 31°C in early December to 33°C by late February. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 58% of the time across winter, and the air most often feels dry.
Winter is Donghol-Sigon's best season of the year to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Donghol-Sigon's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 31°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- 1 wet days
- Avg wind
- 6 km/h
- Travel score
- 5.5
- best season of the year
- Months
- Dec · Jan · Feb
Temperature in Donghol-Sigon in Winter
Over the season highs climb from about 31°C in early December to 33°C by late February.
A typical winter day in Donghol-Sigon reaches about 31°C and drops to 17°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is February, the coolest December.
How winter really feels in Donghol-Sigon
Once humidity and wind are folded in, winter brings about 24 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
The story in winter is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Donghol-Sigon weather by month
How the three winter months (December, January and February) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 17° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.4 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 33° / 18° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.6 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 34° / 20° | 4 | 0.8 | 11.9 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 35° / 22° | 11 | 2.8 | 12.3 | 3.2 |
| May | 33° / 22° | 97 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 29° / 21° | 242 | 24.5 | 12.7 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 27° / 20° | 373 | 29.1 | 12.6 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 27° / 20° | 409 | 30 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 28° / 20° | 329 | 28.7 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 30° / 19° | 153 | 20.9 | 11.7 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 31° / 18° | 19 | 3 | 11.5 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 31° / 17° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.3 | 5.8 |
Cloud cover in Winter
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 58% of the time across winter.
Chance of precipitation in Winter
Donghol-Sigon gets around 4 mm of rain over 1 wet days across winter. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Winter
Most of winter feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Winter
Winds average 6 km/h across winter.
Sunrise & sunset in Winter
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min in early December to 11 h 42 min by late February. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Winter
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across winter, about 5.8 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Donghol-Sigon
In winter, Donghol-Sigon overlaps its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Donghol-Sigon's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Donghol-Sigon sees seasonal dust haze (February–June), heaviest in June.
Is winter a good time to visit Donghol-Sigon?
Our two travel scores rate winter for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
winter is a reasonable time to visit Donghol-Sigon for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Donghol-Sigon in Winter
From winter's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In winter, Donghol-Sigon sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Donghol-Sigon in Winter
Clear-sky midday UV across winter averages around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Donghol-Sigon peaks around March 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Donghol-Sigon in Winter
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where winter falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Donghol-Sigon is worst in December — around 77 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.9× the cleanest month (August, 13 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 57 | 53 | 50 | 77 | 47 | 26 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 32 | 50 | 77 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 53 | Poor |
| Mar | 50 | Poor |
| Apr | 77 | Unhealthy |
| May | 47 | Poor |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 32 | Moderate |
| Nov | 50 | Poor |
| Dec | 77 | Unhealthy |
Where is Donghol-Sigon?
Donghol-Sigon sits at 11.8°N, 12.2°W, 940 m above sea level, in Guinea. The nearest listed city is Labé, 54 km away.
Topography around Donghol-Sigon
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Donghol-Sigon.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Donghol-Sigon has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 353 m around an average of 885 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 861 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,449 m.
The land around Donghol-Sigon is covered by grassland (57%) and trees (34%) within 3 km, trees (49%) and grassland (45%) within 16 km, and trees (49%) and grassland (33%) within 80 km.
Guinea travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / K
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,877
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 29.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Donghol-Sigon (11.8°, -12.2167°, elevation 940 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.