September · Guinea-Bissau
Best time to visit Bafata in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bafata in September
Average temperature 26°C, 374 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
3.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 374 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Bafata scores 3.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 374 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bafatá is a historic eastern Guinea-Bissau town on the Geba River, with colonial traces, market life, and a slower inland perspective on the country.
September in Bafata — the hardest end of the year
At 26°C (79°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 374 mm, but with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 3.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Bafata — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bafata in September?
- In September, Bafata averages 26°C, 374 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Bafata?
- September earns a 3.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bafata in September?
- Expect about 374 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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