The Cathedral of Bissau

Religious Site Catholic cathedral located in Guinea-Bissau's capital

The Cathedral of Bissau occupies a central spot in downtown Bissau as a Roman Catholic parish church. Visitors stop for its colonial‑era architecture and to observe local religious life in the capital.

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The Cathedral of Bissau
Cathedral of Bissau (Sé Catedral), central Bissau, Guinea‑Bissau
11.8601, -15.5812

How to Get to The Cathedral of Bissau #

The Cathedral of Bissau (Sé Catedral) is located in central Bissau and is best reached from the city by taxi or on foot from other central landmarks. If arriving by air use Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (Bissau) and take a taxi for the short drive into the city centre (around 5-6 km). Local shared minibuses operate in Bissau but routes and numbers vary, so taxis are generally the most reliable option.

Best Time to Visit The Cathedral of Bissau #

Visit during the November-May dry season for fewer rain interruptions and more comfortable conditions inside and around the cathedral.

Dry season (best for visiting)
November-May · 24-31°C
Lower rainfall and humidity make visiting the cathedral comfortable; expect warm daytime temperatures and quieter weekday services.
Rainy season
June-October · 24-30°C
Heavy, often daily rain and high humidity; the cathedral is indoor so attend outside heavy storms, and expect larger congregations on major religious days.

Weather & Climate near The Cathedral of Bissau #

Climate

The Cathedral of Bissau's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1683 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 102 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 33°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° 35°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
20° 36°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
20° 36°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall.

84 Excellent

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 35°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

July

July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (392 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

392 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

August

August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (544 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

544 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.4h daylight

September

September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (384 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

384 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

164 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 33°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

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