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.

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Toumbo, bear the Isles de Los, with pirate craft in the offing, from 1892 book The Story of Africa and its Explorers.png

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.
Tombo Island
9.5125, -13.7064

Best Time to Visit Tombo Island #

Best visited in the dry season (November-April) when rainfall is lower and sea conditions are calmer.

Dry season
Nov-Apr · 24-31°C
Drier, calmer seas and fewer rain interruptions - best for visiting the island and coastal walks; occasional Harmattan haze can occur in December-February.
Rainy season
May-Oct · 24-29°C
Frequent heavy showers and rougher sea conditions that can disrupt boat access and outdoor plans.

Weather & Climate near Tombo Island #

Climate

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.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is hot, feeling like 30°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 34°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 38°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

38°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
26° 35°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (381 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 32°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

381 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.5h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (1057 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1057 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.5h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (1101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 30°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1101 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (573 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

573 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (300 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 32°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

300 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

December

December is hot, feeling like 30°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

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