Climate of Bissau, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Point-value climate at Bissau (Bissau, Guinea-Bissau). Population approximately 403,339.
Located in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, Bissau has a tropical climate. Population approximately 403,339. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in May, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 541 mm / 21.3 in (August) — about 1655 mm / 65.2 in across the year. As the national capital of Guinea-Bissau, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bissau's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4°C77.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.7°C80.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.7°C81.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28°C82.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 28.3°C82.9°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 149 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.9°C80.4°F | 391 mm15.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 541 mm21.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.8°C80.2°F | 378 mm14.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.6°C81.7°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.5°C81.5°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.5°C77.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bissau?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Bissau's warmest month is May at an average of 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Bissau?
Bissau, in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 1655 mm / 65.2 in, with the wettest month being August (541 mm / 21.3 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Bissau in May?
The average temperature in Bissau in May is 28.3°C / 82.9°F, with rainfall of about 20 mm / 0.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Bissau?
The driest month in Bissau is January, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Bissau?
The wettest month in Bissau is August, with approximately 541 mm / 21.3 in of average monthly rainfall.