Guinea-Bissau weather in May
Planning a getaway to Guinea-Bissau this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Guinea-Bissau in May?
May in Guinea-Bissau generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Bissau. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 5.5 mm in Bissau. Meanwhile, Bissau enjoys close to 250 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Guinea-Bissau, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Guinea-Bissau's yearly weather, check out our Guinea-Bissau climate page.
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In May Bissau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Guinea-Bissau?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Guinea-Bissau with overall pleasant weather in Bissau. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Bissau. In contrast, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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