Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bissau Climate
Bissau is a city in Guinea-Bissau (11) with a population of about 439,704. Its average annual temperature is 26.8°C (80°F), with roughly 1634 mm of rain per year.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
1634
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Bissau Climate
Bissau has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F) and receives about 1634 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
1634
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 77° | 0 mm |
| February | 26° / 80° | 1 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 0 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 0 mm |
| May | 28° / 83° | 18 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 144 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 387 mm |
| August | 26° / 80° | 539 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 376 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 149 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 18 mm |
| December | 25° / 78° | 2 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bissau
The most comfortable months to visit Bissau are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 17°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bissau are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C and about 1634 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Bissau average about 34°C (94°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.