Guinea-Bissau: When to Go

December and January are the driest, coolest months and the best time to visit. In February the weather is pleasant, and you can party at the colourful Bissau carnival. Travelling is more difficult during the rainy season (June to October), when even major roads turn to mud and getting public transport to remote spots is a challenge. March to May are the hottest months, with daytime temperatures reaching 34°C (93°F) and humidity levels very high; daily maximums rarely dip below 30°C(86°F) throughout the year.

Weather

The rainy season is from June to October; there is almost twice as much rain along the coast as there is inland. Conditions are especially humid in the months before the rains (April and May), when average maximum daytime temperatures rise to 34°C (94°F). Although daily maximums rarely fall below 30°C (86°F), this is quite bearable in the months after the rains, especially on islands that catch ocean breezes.