Bissau Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bissau, Nara, Mali. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Bissau, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 300 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of August provide just 119 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2692 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bissau. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 31%.

Bissau vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bissau enjoys an average of 2692 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Bissau

August, Bissau’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bissau Precipitation page.