Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Bijagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau in August
Weather score48Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 676mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
676mm
Sun
4.4h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
48
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 676mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bijagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August29°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August676mm average rain
August is one of Bijagos Islands' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August4.4 hours average sun
August is one of Bijagos Islands' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August28°C average sea
August is close to Bijagos Islands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaOctober to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August48 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.