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When to go · Bissau

Bissau in January

Great month. Dry season, hot; Harmattan haze some days.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
32° / 18°
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Medium
Guinea-Bissau overall
Prices
Medium
Guinea-Bissau overall

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Bissau

Dry season, hot; Harmattan haze some days.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • BissauHighs around 32 °C, lows around 18 °C, rain on about 0 days
  • Coast and Bissau, Guinea-Bissau · Bissau, Cacheu, Varelabest weather

    Dry and pleasant Dec–Mar with Harmattan haze; very wet Jul–Sep (Bissau gets about 2,000 mm a year).

Nov–Feb season

The easiest season: least rain, lower humidity, some Harmattan dust.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Heroes' Day (Amílcar Cabral)

    20 Jan · Guinea-Bissau

    Ceremonies in Bissau.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Guinea-Bissau overall
Medium
Prices · Guinea-Bissau overall
Medium

Guinea-Bissau overall: Dry and warm; calm seas for the Bijagós.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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