Bissau Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bissau. Expect long, bright days with 280 hours in March and darker periods with just 156 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2731 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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 day.

Bissau enjoys an average of 2731 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

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.