The climate of Bissau

The current climate in Bissau features temperatures ranging from a high of 36°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Bissau in recent years was 44°C in April 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in January 2017.

Rainfall amount

On average, Bissau receives 1632 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Bissau?

The best time to visit Bissau for sunny weather is January, February, May, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Bissau. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Bissau

The climate table of Bissau shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 34 35 36 36 35 33 31 30 31 33 34 34
Temp. min (°C) 19 20 21 23 24 25 25 25 24 25 24 20
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Precipitation (mm) 0 0 0 0,3 27 124 409 545 373 138 14 1,0
UV Index 8 9 10 10 9 8 7 6 7 7 8 8

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Bissau

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Yearly Temperature in Bissau

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Bissau

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Bissau

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Bissau

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Average weather in Bissau by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bissau. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.