Visit Pays Dogon
We recommend visiting in December or January which is the coolest time in the year, however temperatures are still above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).
Bissau in December sees very high daytime temperatures of 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows of 22°C (72°F). With just 1.6 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall expected, it's a dry month overall.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Bissau.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bissau - and find the best time to visit.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Bissau spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Bissau from 2006 through 2025.
Find out more about the weather in Mali and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Mali in December →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hot weather in December means keeping cool is the priority. Loose-fitting clothes in natural fabrics work best. Pack plenty of shorts, tank tops, and breathable shirts. Don't forget a hat, swimwear, and comfortable sandals. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. With water temperatures around 26°C (79°F), swimming conditions are excellent. Pack your swimsuit, goggles, and maybe some water shoes. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Visit Pays Dogon
We recommend visiting in December or January which is the coolest time in the year, however temperatures are still above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).
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