Grand Mosque of Conakry
Conakry, Guinea
The Grand Mosque of Conakry is a mosque in Conakry, Guinea, that opened in 1982. With a capacity of 12,500, it is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The dry season, lasting from December through March, is the most suitable time to visit. During these months, average temperatures are 26 °C to 27 °C, and there is almost no rain. The rainy season begins in May and peaks in July and August, when rainfall exceeds 1,000 mm per month and rain occurs on nearly every day.
The mosque is located 4 km from the center of Conakry. The nearest airport is Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY), which is 9 km away.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °C on average. The wettest is August, with about 1,043 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 144 | 424 | 1,008 | 1,043 | 531 | 292 | 61 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 10 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.