Tombo Island
Island Island off Conakry hosting fishing communities
An island at the mouth of Conakry’s harbor with shoreline paths and fishing activity. Visitors take short boat trips for coastal views, seafood and local port scenery.
Tombo Island is a small island in the Bay of Conakry off the coast of Guinea, within the Conakry Region. It lies close to the capital, forming part of the maritime landscape of the Conakry harbor area.
The island is visible from the Conakry shoreline and is notable as a coastal feature rather than a developed tourist destination. It figures in local navigation and coastal views around the capital.
Tombo Island has historically been part of the coastal geography associated with Conakry’s harbor and shoreline; detailed historic uses are primarily local and maritime. There is no record of major permanent settlement on the island in modern times.
The island sits in the bay adjacent to the city of Conakry in western Guinea, close to the Conakry Peninsula and the city’s port facilities. It is accessible only by boat and is part of the Conakry coastal area.
- Proximity to Conakry: A small island in the Bay of Conakry located close to the capital city of Conakry and its harbor area.
Best Time to Visit Tombo Island #
Best visited in the dry season (November-April) when rainfall is lower and sea conditions are calmer.
Weather & Climate near Tombo Island #
Tombo Island's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 35°C. Heavy rainfall (3650 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 30°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 38°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (381 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (1057 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (1101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (573 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (300 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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December
December is hot, feeling like 30°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.