The weather in May in Guinea-Bissau

It's hot in May in Guinea-Bissau with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 25°C.

May is a good month to be in Guinea-Bissau for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Guinea-Bissau. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 41°C in 2023, Guinea-Bissau reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Guinea-Bissau

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Guinea-Bissau. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Guinea-Bissau New York
Average temperature 35°C 22°C
Max. temperature 36°C 28°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 27 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 5 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Guinea-Bissau with hot temps, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 35°C, with nights around 25°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Guinea-Bissau is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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The climate in Guinea-Bissau is based on weather data from Bissau. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Guinea-Bissau to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Guinea-Bissau

Temperature in May in Guinea-Bissau over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in 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.

Daily Precipitation in May in Guinea-Bissau

Total precipitation in May in Guinea-Bissau over the years

Daily UV index in May in Guinea-Bissau

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Guinea-Bissau, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Guinea-Bissau by month

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