The climate in Guinea-Bissau

Climate zone: tropics

The climate in Guinea-Bissau is very warm, with an annual average of 33 degrees, but has few truly tropical and sticky months. It is warm to hot all year round, inviting bathing at average water temperatures of 26 degrees. The warmest and rainiest part of the country is Cacheu. The coldest is Biombo. Due to less rain, the best time for traveling is from November to May. The most rain days occur from from July to October.

Data basis and methodology

The data from the individual measuring stations are based on the archives of the German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements. In order to determine a representative national average, average values were first calculated for each part of the country, which were then summarized at the national level. There are 2 stations in Guinea-Bissau itself. In one case, a nearby weather station from a neighboring country was used to obtain more accurate values.