Best Time to Visit Bafatá, Bafatá, Guinea-Bissau
Bafatá is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Bafatá for sunny, dry weather is November–May — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.7°C / 74.7°F in December to 29.5°C / 85.1°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 472 mm / 18.6 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bafatá, Bafatá, Guinea-Bissau's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Bafatá's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9°C75°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26°C78.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28.2°C82.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 29.5°C85.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 29.3°C84.7°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26.1°C79°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 23.7°C74.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bafatá?
The best time to visit Bafatá for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 29.5°C / 85.1°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bafatá's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Bafatá?
The rainy season at Bafatá, Bafatá runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 37 mm / 1.5 in. The wettest single month is August (472 mm / 18.6 in).
What is the driest month in Bafatá?
The driest month in Bafatá is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.9°C / 75°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Bafatá?
The least comfortable months for travel to Bafatá — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 472 mm / 18.6 in in August, and the coldest month averages 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
Is Bafatá climate different from Guinea-Bissau overall?
Yes, usually. Our Bafatá figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Guinea-Bissau figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Bafatá specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.