Bissau, Guinea-Bissau Weather

Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 · Local time 17:12
81°
Light rain shower Feels like 86° · High 82° / Low 78°
Wind
12 mph
Humidity
80%
2 Low
Updated just now

Bissau hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 82°F (28°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 83°F (29°C).

Now
45%
6 PM
54%
7 PM
57%
7:30 PM
Sunset
8 PM
52%
9 PM
20%
10 PM
31%
11 PM
58%
12 AM
64%
1 AM
64%
2 AM
58%
3 AM
39%
4 AM
20%
5 AM
36%
6 AM
22%
6:46 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
23%
8 AM
54%
9 AM
53%
10 AM
59%
11 AM
59%
12 PM
55%
1 PM
58%
2 PM
41%
3 PM
39%
4 PM
54%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
86°
Wind
12 mph
SW · gusts 20 mph
Humidity
80%
Pressure
29.94 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.02 in
79% chance today

Bissau weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)

Tomorrow in Bissau looks light rain shower, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 78°. There is a 84% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).

High / Low
83° / 78°
Precipitation
84%
Sunrise / sunset
06:46 AM / 07:30 PM

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Bissau 14-day forecast

Today
Light rain shower
High 82° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 79%
Sat, Jul 18 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 83° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Sun, Jul 19 Sunday
Light rain shower
High 83° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 85%
Mon, Jul 20 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 83° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Tue, Jul 21 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 83° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 80%
Wed, Jul 22 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 84° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 85%
Thu, Jul 23 Thursday
Partly Cloudy
High 84° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Fri, Jul 24 Friday
Partly Cloudy
High 83° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Sat, Jul 25 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 83° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Sun, Jul 26 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 84° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 62%
Mon, Jul 27 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 83° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Tue, Jul 28 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 72%
Wed, Jul 29 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 84° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Thu, Jul 30 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 84° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 85%

About the weather in Bissau

Bissau has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 83°F (28°C) in August to around 88°F (31°C) in June, and the city records roughly 117 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Bissau weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: June - highs near 88°F (31°C)
  • Coldest month: August - highs near 83°F (28°C)
  • Record high: 105°F (40°C) · Record low: 65°F (18°C) (2015–2024)
  • Wettest month: August (29 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.7 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season

Temperatures through the year

The warmest stretch of the year centers on June. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (25°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows around 76°F (25°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 105°F (40°C) and dropped as low as 65°F (18°C).

Rain, sun and snow

August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 19.9 inches (506 mm) of rain over 29 days, while January is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day.

Season by season

March through May

March through May in Bissau brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 91°F (33°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); precipitation is infrequent.

June through August

June through August in Bissau runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 66 days across the season.

September through November

September through November in Bissau is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 50 days across the season.

December through February

December through February in Bissau brings serious heat, with daytime highs averaging 92°F (33°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); precipitation is infrequent.

Average temperatures in Bissau by month

Monthly averages for Bissau based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 91° 70° 0 0.0 in 10.5 h/day 43%
February 93° 71° 0 0.0 in 10.8 h/day 44%
March 93° 73° 0 0.0 in 11.2 h/day 52%
April 91° 74° 0 0.0 in 11.7 h/day 60%
May 90° 75° 1 0.1 in 11.2 h/day 66%
June 88° 78° 10 2.4 in 10.2 h/day 76%
July 83° 77° 28 16.5 in 7.8 h/day 85%
August 83° 76° 29 19.9 in 7.5 h/day 87%
September 84° 76° 26 13.2 in 8.2 h/day 87%
October 87° 77° 20 5.7 in 9.7 h/day 85%
November 89° 75° 4 0.7 in 10.4 h/day 72%
December 91° 71° 0 0.0 in 10.1 h/day 49%

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Common questions

What is the hottest month in Bissau?
June is the hottest month in Bissau, with average highs of 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows near 78°F (25°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 105°F (40°C).
What is the coldest month in Bissau?
August is the coldest month, with highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and lows around 76°F (25°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 65°F (18°C).
What is the rainiest month in Bissau?
August is typically the wettest month, averaging 19.9 inches (506 mm) of precipitation across about 29 days. January is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Bissau?
Snow is essentially absent in Bissau - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit Bissau?
The best time to visit Bissau is generally November to January and April to May, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 91°F (33°C).
How sunny is Bissau?
Bissau averages 9.9 hours of sunshine per day across the year. April is the sunniest month at about 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Is Bissau humid?
Relative humidity in Bissau averages about 67% over the year, which feels moderate. The most comfortable months tend to fall in the drier part of the year.