Bissau
Bissau Autonomous Sector, Guinea-Bissau
Local time14:14
Sunrise06:53
Sunset18:39
Elevation0 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Bissau?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
36°
March
Coldest month
19°
January
Wettest month
468mm
August
Rain per year
1,532mm
Rainy days per year
100
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7 °C | 18.6 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 11.5 h |
| February | 35.5 °C | 19.3 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 11.8 h |
| March | 36.3 °C | 20.7 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 12.1 h |
| April | 35.6 °C | 20.9 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 12.4 h |
| May | 35.1 °C | 22.5 °C | 11 mm | 1.4 | 12.7 h |
| June | 33.3 °C | 23.4 °C | 140 mm | 12.2 | 12.8 h |
| July | 31.4 °C | 23.5 °C | 371 mm | 21.5 | 12.8 h |
| August | 30.7 °C | 23.6 °C | 468 mm | 24.1 | 12.5 h |
| September | 31.6 °C | 23.5 °C | 364 mm | 21.7 | 12.2 h |
| October | 32.6 °C | 23.8 °C | 167 mm | 15.7 | 11.9 h |
| November | 33.1 °C | 22.8 °C | 11 mm | 3.1 | 11.6 h |
| December | 32.9 °C | 19.7 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 11.4 h |
Plan your trip to Bissau
Tours in Bissau
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Bissau
Day33 °C
Night19 °C
Rain0 mm
January in Bissau: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 19 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day36 °C
Night19 °C
Rain0 mm
February in Bissau: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 19 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day36 °C
Night21 °C
Rain0 mm
March in Bissau: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 21 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day36 °C
Night21 °C
Rain0 mm
April in Bissau: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 21 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day35 °C
Night23 °C
Rain11 mm
May in Bissau: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 23 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night23 °C
Rain140 mm
June in Bissau: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 140 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night24 °C
Rain371 mm
July in Bissau: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 371 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night24 °C
Rain468 mm
August in Bissau: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 468 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night24 °C
Rain364 mm
September in Bissau: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 364 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night24 °C
Rain167 mm
October in Bissau: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 167 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night23 °C
Rain11 mm
November in Bissau: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night20 °C
Rain0 mm
December in Bissau: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 20 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Curious facts about Bissau
- 99% of the year's rain falls between May and October.
- It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 19°.
Near Bissau
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Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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October: 18° / 11°
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October: 23° / 15°
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October: 17° / 10°
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October: 16° / 10°
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October: 23° / 15°
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October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
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October: 15° / 8°
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October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
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October: 18° / 8°
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October: 20° / 11°
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October: 24° / 15°
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October: 23° / 13°