Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Bijagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau in May
Weather score76Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
37mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
76
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°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
May33°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May37mm average rain
May is one of Bijagos Islands' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
May7.8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Bijagos Islands' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May27°C average sea
May 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
May76 weather score
May scores above Bijagos Islands' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.