Bissau weather in August (Guinea-Bissau)

What can you expect from the weather in Bissau during August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Bissau generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Bissau in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 460 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 156 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Bissau. January typically offers the best circumstances. While July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bissau climate page with graphs.

 

Bissau, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 460 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Guinea-Bissau in August

Find out more about the weather in Guinea-Bissau in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Bissau in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bissau.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Guinea-Bissau? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Guinea-Bissau. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.