January weather forecast
Guinea-Bissau

January in Guinea-Bissau falls within the dry season and is marked by relatively cooler temperatures and minimal rainfall. On average, temperatures fluctuate from a pleasant 19°C (66.2°F) during the night to 31°C (87.8°F) in the daytime. These are some of the coolest temperatures of the year for the country, making it a more comfortable time for visitors and residents alike.

Rainfall is virtually absent in January, with precipitation levels often less than 10mm (0.39") for the entire month. This significant reduction in rainfall compared to the wet season months offers clear skies and drier conditions, making it ideal for outdoor activities and exploration.

Bissau, the capital city and the largest urban center, shares similar weather patterns. However, due to the coastal location, it experiences slightly milder conditions compared to the inland areas. The January temperatures in Bissau generally range from 20°C (68°F) at night to 33°C (91.4°F) during the day.

January weather significantly differs from the preceding December and subsequent February. While December also falls within the dry season, it typically registers slightly higher temperatures than January. In contrast, February tends to be warmer, marking the onset of the steady climb in temperatures leading up to the hot and rainy summer months.

January also holds the distinction of being one of the driest months of the year in Guinea-Bissau. Its sunny, dry conditions contrast starkly with the heavy rains and high humidity seen in the country's wet season. Consequently, January is often deemed a favorable time for travel and wildlife viewing in this tropical West African nation.

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• Bissau - January »
  On the first day of January sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 18:49. The months with the least rainfall are January and March with 1mm (0.04") of accumulated rain.
• Gabu - January »
  On the first day of January in Gabu, Guinea-Bissau, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 18:42. Gabu registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34°C (93.2°F) with the arrival of January, showing minor deviation from the preceding month.
• Canchungo - January »
  With an average relative humidity of 26%, January is the least humid month in Canchungo, Guinea-Bissau. Canchungo registers an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F) with the arrival of January, showing minor deviation from the preceding month.
• Bissora - January »
  The least humid month in Bissora is January, with an average relative humidity of 22%. In Bissora rain does not fall in January through March and December.
• Bolama - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Bolama are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. Bolama, Guinea-Bissau usually experiences its driest month in January, with rainfall measuring exactly 0mm (0").
• Cacheu - January »
  The least humid month in Cacheu is January, with an average relative humidity of 26%. The months with the highest UV index in Cacheu are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Buba - January »
  January is the least humid month in Buba with an average relative humidity of 32%. January is the least humid month in Buba with an average relative humidity of 32%.
• Catió - January »
  With an average relative humidity of 32%, January is the least humid month in Catió, Guinea-Bissau. January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Catió.
• Quebo - January »
  The months with the highest UV index in Quebo, Guinea-Bissau, are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Quebo rain does not fall in January, February and December.
• Fulacunda - January »
  On the first day of January in Fulacunda sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:47. Starting the year in Fulacunda, Guinea-Bissau, January boasts relatively dry days compared to the coming months, perfect for outdoor adventures.
• Farim - January »
  January is the least humid month in Farim, Guinea-Bissau, with an average relative humidity of 19%. On the first day of January in Farim, Guinea-Bissau, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 18:46.