Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Guinea-Bissau with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Guinea-Bissau in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Guinea-Bissau with hot temperatures, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 35°C, with nights close to 25°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Guinea-Bissau will be around 35°C, with nights close to 25°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average chance of precipitation is only 9% in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Guinea-Bissau. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Guinea-Bissau in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
35°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
36°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
27 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Guinea-Bissau?
May is a great month to be in Guinea-Bissau for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Guinea-Bissau in May
With 41°C, Guinea-Bissau hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 28°C.
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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.
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Daily Temperature in May in Guinea-Bissau
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Guinea-Bissau, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Guinea-Bissau
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Guinea-Bissau, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 3 days of rain in Guinea-Bissau.
Daily UV Index in May in Guinea-Bissau
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Guinea-Bissau, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Guinea-Bissau Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Guinea-Bissau, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Guinea-Bissau Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Guinea-Bissau, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Guinea-Bissau
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Average Weather in Guinea-Bissau by Month
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