Bissau weather in January (Guinea-Bissau)

Looking to travel to Bissau in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Bissau the weather in January is generally perfect, with very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 33°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 21°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Bissau in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.6 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 0 days.

With around 250 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bissau, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 1%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.6 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Guinea-Bissau in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 January?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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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.