Bissau Weather in April 2026: what to expect (5.8/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in April

April is peak dry season in Bissau. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (0.0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. December (8.7/10) is significantly better if possible.

April ranks 4 out of 12 months in Bissau.

This month's conditions

What it's like in April

Feels like

muggy at times

18°

Daylight

12.3h of daylight

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Is April the right month?

The best month in Bissau is December (8.7/10), 2.9 pts higher than April.

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Context

Our verdict

Bissau, capital of Guinea-Bissau on the Atlantic coast of West Africa : 500,000 inhabitants. Former Portuguese colony (1446-1973 = the longest European colonisation in sub-Saharan Africa), independence by bloody liberation war under Amílcar Cabral (pan-African intellectual-revolutionary assassinated 1973).

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Guinea-Bissau

🗣️LanguagePortuguese

💶CurrencyWest African CFA Franc (FCFA)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 34°C

❄️Coolest monthAugust · 28°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 93%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr

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Location

Where is Bissau ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Guinea-Bissau

Tropical climate with a 8.7 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

11.86°N · 15.60°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Bissau?

December is the best month with 32.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 8.0h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of December & January offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Bissau get in December?

Bissau averages 8.0 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.

What is the rainiest month in Bissau?

August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Bissau in December?

In December, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 32.0°C.

Is Bissau good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Bissau scores 7.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 8.2/10.

When should you avoid Bissau?

August is the most difficult month to visit Bissau, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.