When is the best time to go to Bissau

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bissau, Guinea Bissau. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bissau weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bissau are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bissau January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 0mm 8.4hrs 12.3hrs

Bissau's weather in January is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bissau, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Bissau and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bissau with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Bissau February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 1mm 9hrs 12.5hrs

February in Bissau is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bissau, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Bissau and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bissau with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bissau weather in February »

March

Bissau March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 0mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Bissau is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bissau, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Bissau and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bissau with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bissau weather in March »

April

Bissau April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 0mm 9.2hrs 13.1hrs

Bissau's weather in April is typically hot and arid in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bissau, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Bissau and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bissau with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bissau weather in April »

May

Bissau May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 21mm 8.9hrs 13.4hrs

May is a dry month in Bissau and the temperature is generally very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bissau, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Bissau and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bissau with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bissau weather in May »

June

Bissau June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 148mm 7.6hrs 12.3hrs

The weather in June in Bissau is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bissau for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Bissau and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bissau with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bissau weather in June »

July

Bissau July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 409mm 5.8hrs 12.5hrs

July in Bissau is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bissau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Bissau and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bissau with around 409mm 16.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bissau weather in July »

August

Bissau August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 544mm 5.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Bissau is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bissau.

August is in the summer in Bissau and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bissau with around 544mm 21.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bissau weather in August »

September

Bissau September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 389mm 6.4hrs 13.1hrs

Bissau's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bissau for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bissau and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bissau with around 389mm 15.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bissau weather in September »

October

Bissau October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 150mm 7.7hrs 13.4hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Bissau and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bissau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bissau and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bissau with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bissau weather in October »

November

Bissau November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 16mm 8.7hrs 12.3hrs

Hot and dry weather often prevails in Bissau during the month of November

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bissau, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bissau and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bissau with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bissau weather in November »

December

Bissau December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 1mm 8.2hrs 12.5hrs

December in Bissau is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bissau, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Bissau and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bissau with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bissau weather in December »

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Bissau weather stats

Bissau weather statistics
Hottest month: May 34.3°C 93.7°F
Driest month: April 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: March 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 32.5°C 90.5°F
Wettest month: August 544mm 21.4ins
Warmest sea: October 28.7°C 83.7°F
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