Conakry Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (48/100)
Is Conakry safe right now? Checked 21 October 2026
Conakry scores 48/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Guinea Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 25 Feb 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 40)
Disease & health (score 55)
October 11, 2026
Conakry, Guinea has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 48 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is disease & health at 55/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 40/100; last updated October 11, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Guinea travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Conakry currently sits at 48/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Conakry is disease & health (55/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (40/100). This page was last updated on October 11, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (60/100) and natural hazards (49/100).
A score of 48 is higher than 57% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Conakry, Guinea maintains a moderate risk baseline composite score of 48 out of 100 with a US State Department advisory level 2 currently in effect. Travelers should also be aware of a Level 1 global dengue health notice issued by the CDC. Active disaster alerts in the region are limited to an unrelated forest fire notification in Papua New Guinea.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 21, 2026 07:46 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Transport safety (score 55/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Disease & health (score 55/100): Check CDC and WHO advice for required vaccinations. Pack basic medications. Confirm your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Conakry
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Conakry
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Conakry for solo travelers (Crime 45/100 · Transport 55/100) and women traveling solo (Crime 45/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
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Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 11, 2026 |
Live conditions in Conakry
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Guinea - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in Papua New Guinea GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-21
On 11/10/2026, a forest fire started in Papua New Guinea, until 20/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Papua New Guinea GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-20
On 05/10/2026, a forest fire started in Papua New Guinea, until 20/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Papua New Guinea GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-19
On 15/10/2026, a forest fire started in Papua New Guinea, until 19/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Papua New Guinea GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-18
On 14/10/2026, a forest fire started in Papua New Guinea, until 19/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Papua New Guinea GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-18
On 09/10/2026, a forest fire started in Papua New Guinea, until 20/10/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-21 07:46:52 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Conakry happened in August (3 of 8 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Guinea travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Guinea entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa WATCH · 2026-08-25
There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease. Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Soma
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-21 07:32:35 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Conakry
The most weather-stable two-month window for Conakry is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 24°C to 30°C and monthly rain averages 6 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in June–September; monsoon in June–October. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Conakry
Conakry has 8 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies and 10 pharmacies within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: AGEBEF
- Hospital: Centre Médical Communal Coléah
- Hospital: CHU de Donka
- Hospital: Clinique Ambroise Paré
- Hospital: CMC Bernard Kouchner de Coronthie
- Hospital: Conakry Donka Hospital ETU
- Hospital: Ignace d’en
- Hospital: Ignace Deen Hospital
- Police: Brigade de Répression du Banditisme
- Police: CMIS
- Police: Commissariat centrale
- Police: Commissariat urbain de police de Coronthie
- Police: commissariat Urbain de police mafanco
- Police: commissariat Urbain de police mafanco
- Police: Direction de l'office central anti drogue
- Police: Direction de la police judiciaire (DPJ)
- Police: DPJ
- Police: Escadron mobile n°1 Kaloum
- Embassy: Consulat Honoraire général des Philippines
- Embassy: Embassy of France
- Embassy: Embassy of Ivory Coast
- Embassy: Embassy of Malta
- Embassy: Honorary Consulate of Ukraine
- Pharmacy: Phamarcie Tantiya
- Pharmacy: Pharamacie Etoile
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Boulbinet
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie de la Sagesse
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Etoile;Centre d'Autonomisation et de Promotion des Femmes de Kaloum
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Liberte
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Manque Pas
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Nafaya
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Printania
- Pharmacy: Sodipharm
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Guinea)
| Police | — |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | — |
| Fire | — |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Specific medical infrastructure and healthcare details for travelers are not provided in the current sources.
Common scam patterns
- Snatch theft. Thieves operating on motorcycles target pedestrians to snatch personal belongings such as handbags and laptops. Incidents have led to perpetrators being caught or chased by crowds. Tip: Keep bags securely closed and away from the roadside when walking.
- Fraud and scams. Fraudulent schemes targeting individuals for large sums of money occur, involving figures such as self-proclaimed marabouts. These financial scams are handled through local courts. Tip: Be wary of unsolicited offers involving large financial transactions or investments.
Area notes
- Yembeya (Lambanyi commune). A neighborhood in Conakry where street crimes such as bag snatching by motorcycle riders have been reported.
- Conakry. The capital city where overall safety calls for exercising increased caution due to violent crime and civil unrest potential.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | 50 → 48 | elevated → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 54 → 50 | elevated | Data update scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 41 → 54 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to Conakry's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
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Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Conakry
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Conakry, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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