Bissau in May
The weather in May
In May, Bissau averages daytime highs of 33° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 15 mm of precipitation spread over about 4 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.
Days are 1° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1.7°. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.
May scores 58/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Bissau. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:39 and sets at 19:20 local time, giving 12 h 40 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 13 minutes over the month.
Why 58/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 84/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Bissau this month
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Guinea-Bissau's best in May
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Bissau in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Bissau?
May scores 58/100 for Bissau, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 33°C with 4 wet days.
How warm is Bissau in May?
Daytime highs average 33°C and night-time lows 24°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Bissau in May?
Bissau receives about 15 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 4 days.
Can you swim in Bissau in May?
The sea averages 28°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.