Bissau Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bissau, Nara, Mali. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Bissau is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1382 mm (54 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, August receives substantial rainfall, averaging 461 mm (18 in) of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, March brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm (0 in) over 0 rainy days.
August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). The city receives 119 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Bissau Temperature page.
Explore Bissau's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Bissau spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Mali: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Mali. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Bissau vs World: Rainfall Compared
Bissau's average annual precipitation is 1382 mm (54 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Bissau's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bissau Climate page.
