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Best time to visit Bijagós Islands

A matriarchal archipelago, nesting turtles and saltwater hippos

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Highest-rated months
January, February, March, December
Other good months
April, May, November
Less favorable months
June, July, August, September

Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

This destination has its own seasonal assessment.

Travel advisory snapshot

US advisory level 3

Reconsider travel. Read the current official advisory, including regional risks, before making plans.

Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.

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Weather by month

Monthly climate averages and seasonal ratings for Bijagós Islands. Temperatures are shown in Celsius and Fahrenheit; rainfall is in millimetres.
MonthSeasonal ratingDaytime highNighttime lowRainfallSea temperatureSeasonal reasons
January 2027Best32.5°C / 91°F17.9°C / 64°F0 mm25.2°C / 77°FDry season, Beach weather
February 2027Best33.4°C / 92°F19°C / 66°F1 mm25.2°C / 77°FDry season, Beach weather
March 2027Best33.9°C / 93°F20.2°C / 68°F0 mm25.8°C / 78°FDry season, Beach weather
April 2027Good33.6°C / 92°F21.4°C / 71°F0 mm26.6°C / 80°FDry season, Beach weather
May 2027Good32.9°C / 91°F22.7°C / 73°F12 mm27.5°C / 82°FDry season, Hot & humid
June 2027Not ideal31.6°C / 89°F23.1°C / 74°F158 mm28.1°C / 83°FHot & humid, Rainy season
July 2027Avoid29.9°C / 86°F22.8°C / 73°F602 mm28.1°C / 83°FRainy season
August 2027Avoid29.3°C / 85°F22.7°C / 73°F698 mm27.7°C / 82°FRainy season
September 2027Not ideal30.4°C / 87°F22.8°C / 73°F410 mm28.1°C / 83°FRainy season, Wildlife viewing
October 2026OK31.7°C / 89°F23.1°C / 74°F223 mm29.1°C / 84°FRainy season, Wildlife viewing
November 2026Good32.9°C / 91°F22.1°C / 72°F32 mm29.4°C / 85°FDry season, Beach weather
December 2026Best32.3°C / 90°F19°C / 66°F3 mm27.4°C / 81°FDry season, Beach weather

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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.

Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.

Local food and lodging costs

National price level: 38, with the United States at 100. Reference year: 2025. This is a relative food and lodging indicator, not a trip budget; flights are excluded.

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When is the best time to visit Bijagós Islands?

The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in January, February, March, December. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Reconsider travel. Read the current official advisory, including regional risks, before making plans.

Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?

No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.

Sources and limits

This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.

TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)

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