Climate of Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Area-weighted average across Bissau. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Bissau, a subdivision of Guinea-Bissau, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 536 mm / 21.1 in depending on the season (1624 mm / 63.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1°C77.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.4°C79.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.4°C81.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27.8°C82°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 28.1°C82.6°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 27.6°C81.7°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.8°C80.2°F | 383 mm15.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.4°C79.5°F | 536 mm21.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.7°C80.1°F | 374 mm14.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.4°C81.3°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.2°C81°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.3°C77.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bissau?
The best months to visit Bissau, Guinea-Bissau for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 28.1°C / 82.6°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Bissau?
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1624 mm / 63.9 in, with the wettest month being August (536 mm / 21.1 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Bissau?
The hottest month in Bissau is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.1°C / 82.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Bissau?
The coldest month in Bissau is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.1°C / 77.2°F.
When does it rain most in Bissau?
The wettest month in Bissau is August, averaging about 536 mm / 21.1 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.