January in Bijagos — the year's strongest window
Best window · 8.6/10January averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 24 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bijagos at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
February in Bijagos — reliably good (3rd best month)
Good · 8.2/10February averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 26 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.2/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
March in Bijagos — reliably good (4th best month)
Good · 7.9/10March averages 28°C (82°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
April in Bijagos — reliably good (5th best month)
Good · 7.7/10April averages 29°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
May in Bijagos — reliably good (7th best month)
Good · 7.5/10May averages 29°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 27 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 12.5 daylight hours.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
June in Bijagos — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.4/10June averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 185 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 21 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bijagos — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.
July in Bijagos — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.7/10July averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
560 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 16 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 2.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bijagos — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
August in Bijagos — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.7/10August averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 89%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
747 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 2.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bijagos — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
September in Bijagos — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.7/10September averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
582 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 2.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bijagos — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
October in Bijagos — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.8/10October averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
394 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 22 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 2.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bijagos — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.
November in Bijagos — reliably good (6th best month)
Good · 7.7/10November averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 72%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 23 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
December in Bijagos — the year's strongest window
Best window · 8.5/10December averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 22 sunny days and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bijagos at 8.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
