Travel advisory · GuineaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Guinea.The warnings cover only these areas: Côte d'Ivoire border region, Liberia border region, Mali border region, Mandiana, Sierra Leone border region, Siguiri.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Côte d'Ivoire border region · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France, New Zealand
- Liberia border region · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, New Zealand
- Mali border region · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, France
- Mandiana · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France
- Sierra Leone border region · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, New Zealand
- Siguiri · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France
Also named by one government: Banti border zone (Spain), Forécariah (Spain), Gueckédou (Spain), Guinea-Bissau border region (Spain), Kankan nature reserve (France), Koyama (Spain), Macenta (Spain), Madina Oula-Pamalap (Spain), Mano country (Spain), Quartiers east of Kipé and Taouyah (Conakry upper suburbs) (France), Senegal border region (Spain), Zogota (Spain)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No specific advice against travel; general precautions only | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise Increased Caution | Feb 25, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution overall (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | vigilance renforcée (jaune) for the rest of the territory (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Guinea
Guinea suits travelers who want highland waterfalls, long overland routes and a West African country that sees very few foreign visitors, starting from Conakry on the Atlantic.
Guinea is a coastal country on the Atlantic in West Africa, bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Conakry, the capital and largest city, is the hub for the country's economy, commerce, education and culture. At about 245,857 square kilometers, Guinea is roughly the size of the United Kingdom, and some roads are hard going: the road from Labé toward Koundara is impassable in the rainy season. Four natural regions run from the Atlantic coast to the highlands, the northeast savanna and the southeast forest.
The Fouta Djallon is the highland region of central Guinea, with waterfalls near Pita, Dalaba and Kindia, such as the Kinkon cascades near Pita, about 80 m high. The Niger, Gambia and Senegal rivers rise in these highlands, which is why Guinea is called the water tower of West Africa. The rainy season runs roughly from May to October, so the drier months from November to April are the easier months for road travel. Guinea receives very few foreign tourists.
Five things to know before Guinea
- Apply for the e-Visa before you fly
Apply online with the border police several days ahead. You receive an entry letter, and the visa itself is issued at the arrival counter at Conakry airport. Guinea e-Visa
- Carry your yellow fever certificate
A yellow fever certificate is needed for the e-Visa application and at the border if you arrive from a country with transmission risk.
- Know there is no emergency number
Guinea has no public emergency services line. Save the numbers of a private clinic in Conakry and make sure your insurance includes evacuation.
- Keep currency export limits in mind
You cannot take more than 100,000 Guinean francs or $5,000 in foreign cash out of Guinea. Spend or change francs before you leave.
- Visit the Fouta Djallon in the dry season
November to April is dry; from June to September Conakry gets some of the heaviest rain in West Africa and highland roads turn to mud.
Guinea travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
The e-Visa letter, airport visa and yellow fever proof.
Read the guideTravel insuranceWhy evacuation cover matters without emergency services.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMLocal SIMs and data outside Conakry.
Read the guideMoney and cardsGuinean francs, export limits and carrying cash.
Read the guideGetting aroundHiring a driver for the Fouta Djallon and bush taxis.
Read the guide
Destinations in Guinea
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryClear0 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Dry, harmattanJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, harmattan
- FebruaryClear0 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Dry, hotFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- MarchClear1 rainy dayHigh30°Low24°Dry, hotMarchClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- AprilClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Hot, humidAprilClear
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- MayRain15 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Rains startMayRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 134 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains start
- JuneRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°RainyJuneRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 411 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- JulyRain31 rainy daysHigh27°Low24°Very wetJulyRain
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 1,085 mm
- Rainy days
- 31
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very wet
- AugustRain31 rainy daysHigh26°Low24°WettestAugustRain
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 1,116 mm
- Rainy days
- 31
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wettest
- SeptemberRain29 rainy daysHigh27°Low24°Very wetSeptemberRain
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 727 mm
- Rainy days
- 29
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very wet
- OctoberRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Rains easeOctoberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 293 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains ease
- NovemberRain18 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Drying outNovemberRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 113 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drying out
- DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°DryDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
Average daily high and low in Conakry, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Guinea
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
28
- Feels like
- 30°
- Humidity
- 75%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 90%
Conakry
08:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today29°25°90%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 90%.
- Tue29°25°72%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 72%.
- Wed29°23°82%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 82%.
- Thu30°24°44%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 44%.
- Fri30°25°65%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Sat30°26°88%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 88%.
- Sun30°27°92%Sunday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 92%.
Updated 05:55 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 8,813 GNF
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Guinea
Guinea FAQ
Do I need a visa for Guinea?
British visitors need a visa, and other passports should check the border police portal. Apply online, receive an entry letter, and the visa is issued at the arrival counter at Conakry airport.
When is the best time to visit Guinea?
November to April, the dry season. July and August are extremely wet on the coast, and roads in the highlands can become impassable.
What is the Fouta Djallon?
A highland region of plateaus, waterfalls and villages in central Guinea, good for hiking. Dalaba and Pita are common bases.
Is there an emergency number in Guinea?
No. There are no public emergency services, so save the numbers of private clinics in Conakry and make sure your insurance covers evacuation.
Can I visit the Îles de Los from Conakry?
Yes. Boats run from Conakry to the islands, which make an easy day or weekend trip for beaches.