Bissau Climate by Month
Bissau has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Bissau temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in March to a very warm 30°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 21°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Bissau experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1398 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Bissau, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 460 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Bissau, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Bissau in Guinea-Bissau
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Bissau occurs in the months of July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, May and December are very dry.
March has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 460 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 280 hours of sunshine.
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