Siguiri weather in May
In May, Siguiri sees average daytime highs of 36°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 54 mm of rain across 10.3 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 37°C in the first days to 35°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of May to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Siguiri's 8th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Siguiri's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 36°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- 10.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:17 AM – 6:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.37 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.8
- out of 10
Siguiri is city of Guinea.
- Founded
- 1890
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs ease over the month, from about 37°C in the first days to 35°C by the end.
A typical May day in Siguiri reaches about 36°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 39°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 2°C cooler than April and about 4°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 |
| 2 | 38 | 26 |
| 3 | 38 | 26 |
| 4 | 37 | 26 |
| 5 | 37 | 26 |
| 6 | 37 | 26 |
| 7 | 37 | 26 |
| 8 | 37 | 26 |
| 9 | 37 | 26 |
| 10 | 37 | 26 |
| 11 | 37 | 26 |
| 12 | 37 | 26 |
| 13 | 37 | 26 |
| 14 | 37 | 26 |
| 15 | 36 | 26 |
| 16 | 36 | 26 |
| 17 | 36 | 25 |
| 18 | 36 | 25 |
| 19 | 36 | 25 |
| 20 | 36 | 25 |
| 21 | 36 | 25 |
| 22 | 36 | 25 |
| 23 | 35 | 25 |
| 24 | 35 | 25 |
| 25 | 35 | 25 |
| 26 | 35 | 25 |
| 27 | 35 | 25 |
| 28 | 35 | 25 |
| 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 30 | 35 | 25 |
| 31 | 34 | 24 |
How May really feels in Siguiri
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Siguiri weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 19° | 2 | 0.2 | 11.4 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 35° / 22° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 38° / 24° | 4 | 0.8 | 11.9 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 38° / 26° | 17 | 3.7 | 12.2 | 1.1 |
| May | 36° / 25° | 54 | 10.3 | 12.5 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 32° / 23° | 156 | 19.8 | 12.7 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 30° / 23° | 260 | 24.9 | 12.6 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 292 | 26.7 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 30° / 22° | 219 | 23.2 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 32° / 22° | 91 | 14.3 | 11.7 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 33° / 20° | 7 | 1.2 | 11.5 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 33° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 4.7 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 53%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 54 | 46 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 53 | 47 |
| 7 | 52 | 48 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 51 | 49 |
| 10 | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | 50 | 50 |
| 12 | 48 | 52 |
| 13 | 49 | 51 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 47 | 53 |
| 17 | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 44 | 56 |
| 20 | 44 | 56 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 43 | 57 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 26 | 41 | 59 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 41 | 59 |
| 29 | 41 | 59 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Siguiri gets around 54 mm of rain over 10.3 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 35% and peaks near 48% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 22 |
| 4 | 22 |
| 5 | 23 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 26 |
| 9 | 28 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 31 |
| 12 | 32 |
| 13 | 34 |
| 14 | 35 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 39 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 41 |
| 21 | 41 |
| 22 | 41 |
| 23 | 41 |
| 24 | 42 |
| 25 | 42 |
| 26 | 43 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 28 | 45 |
| 29 | 46 |
| 30 | 47 |
| 31 | 48 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 53% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 90% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| Oppressive (%) | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 51 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 74 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 46 | 24 | 0 |
| 2 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 46 | 25 | 0 |
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 46 | 27 | 0 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 45 | 29 | 0 |
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 45 | 31 | 0 |
| 6 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 45 | 34 | 0 |
| 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 44 | 36 | 0 |
| 8 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 44 | 38 | 0 |
| 9 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 43 | 40 | 0 |
| 10 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 42 | 43 | 0 |
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 42 | 45 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 41 | 48 | 0 |
| 13 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 40 | 51 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 39 | 52 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 38 | 55 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 57 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 37 | 58 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 59 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 62 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 63 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 64 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 66 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 66 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 66 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 67 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 68 | 1 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 69 | 1 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 70 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 71 | 1 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 73 | 1 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 74 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 9 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of May to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:22 AM to 6:16 AM, and sunset from 6:46 PM to 6:53 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 6:22 | 6:46 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:46 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:46 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:21 | 6:46 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:20 | 6:46 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 6:20 | 6:47 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:20 | 6:47 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 6:19 | 6:47 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 6:19 | 6:47 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 6:19 | 6:47 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:18 | 6:48 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 6:18 | 6:48 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 6:18 | 6:48 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:18 | 6:48 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 6:17 | 6:48 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:17 | 6:49 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 6:17 | 6:49 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 6:17 | 6:49 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 6:17 | 6:49 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:50 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:50 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:50 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:50 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:51 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:51 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:51 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:51 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:52 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:52 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:52 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:53 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.37 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.43 kWh/m² to a high of 6.74 kWh/m² in March across the year — May's 6.37 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Siguiri
In May, Siguiri sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Siguiri's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Siguiri sees seasonal dust haze (February–June), heaviest in April.
Is May a good time to visit Siguiri?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Siguiri.
What to pack for Siguiri in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Siguiri sees daytime highs around 36°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Siguiri in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Siguiri peaks around March 16 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 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) | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Siguiri in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Siguiri is worst in March — around 52 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 5.0× the cleanest month (August, 10 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) | 40 | 50 | 52 | 47 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 32 | 41 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | Poor |
| Feb | 50 | Poor |
| Mar | 52 | Poor |
| Apr | 47 | Poor |
| May | 25 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 25 | Moderate |
| Nov | 32 | Moderate |
| Dec | 41 | Poor |
Where is Siguiri?
Siguiri sits at 11.4°N, 9.2°W, 368 m above sea level, in Guinea. The nearest listed city is Kintinian, 31 km away.
Topography around Siguiri
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Siguiri.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Siguiri has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 73 m around an average of 359 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 146 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 568 m.
The land around Siguiri is covered by artificial surfaces (50%) within 3 km, grassland (33%) and shrubs (28%) within 16 km, and shrubs (33%), grassland (29%) and trees (25%) 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 Siguiri (11.4228°, -9.1685°, elevation 368 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. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).