What’s the climate like in Guinea-Bissau?
The current climate of Guinea-Bissau features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 36°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Guinea-Bissau in recent years was 44°C in April 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in January 2017.
On average, Guinea-Bissau receives 1632 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of Guinea-Bissau is based on weather data from Bissau. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Guinea-Bissau for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Guinea-Bissau?
The best time to visit Guinea-Bissau for sunny weather is January, February, May, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Guinea-Bissau. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Guinea-Bissau
The climate table of Guinea-Bissau shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 34 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 27 | 124 | 409 | 545 | 373 | 138 | 14 | 1,0 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 34°C
- Highest temperature: 36°C in March and April
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in August
- Precipitation: 1632 mm per year, averaging 136 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in January, February and March
- Wettest months: 545 mm in August, 409 mm in July and 373 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Guinea-Bissau
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Guinea-Bissau. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Guinea-Bissau
This graph shows how much precipitation Guinea-Bissau gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Guinea-Bissau
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Guinea-Bissau. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Guinea-Bissau
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Guinea-Bissau. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Guinea-Bissau
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Guinea-Bissau over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Guinea-Bissau by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Guinea-Bissau. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
