Best Time to Visit Bissau, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Bissau is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Bissau 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 25.4°C / 77.7°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 541 mm / 21.3 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bissau, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Bissau'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 | 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 |
| 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
When is the best time to visit Bissau?
The best time to visit Bissau for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bissau's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Bissau?
The rainy season at Bissau, Bissau runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 20 mm / 0.8 in. The wettest single month is August (541 mm / 21.3 in).
What is the driest month in Bissau?
The driest month in Bissau is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Bissau?
The least comfortable months for travel to Bissau — 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 541 mm / 21.3 in in August, and the coldest month averages 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
Is Bissau climate different from Guinea-Bissau overall?
Yes, usually. Our Bissau 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 Bissau specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.