Precipitation anomalies in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau: Precipitation anomalies was 300.08 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
300.08 millimeters
Change on year
down 39.1%
World rank
15th
of 192 countries
All-time high
798.41 millimeters
in 1958
All-time low
-446.18 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Guinea-Bissau, 1940–2025

-500-2500250500750194019822025

Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies in Guinea-Bissau is 300.08 millimeters, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 39.1% on the previous year and up 28.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 798.41 millimeters in 1958 and was at its lowest, -446.18 millimeters, in 1941.

Guinea-Bissau ranks 15th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 159.36 millimeters -446.18 millimeters 476.23 millimeters 10
1950s 482.71 millimeters 171.53 millimeters 798.41 millimeters 10
1960s 306.66 millimeters -58.17 millimeters 560.72 millimeters 10
1970s 223.53 millimeters -246.16 millimeters 392.61 millimeters 10
1980s 46.78 millimeters -45.79 millimeters 146 millimeters 10
1990s 6.97 millimeters -197.18 millimeters 165.97 millimeters 10
2000s -96.17 millimeters -348.36 millimeters 129.04 millimeters 10
2010s 42.32 millimeters -203.63 millimeters 324.34 millimeters 10
2020s 221.3 millimeters -67.82 millimeters 492.45 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau

  1. 12 Guyana 313.54 millimeters compare
  2. 13 Sri Lanka 310.74 millimeters compare
  3. 14 Solomon Islands 308.27 millimeters compare
  4. 16 Lesotho 284.94 millimeters compare
  5. 17 Fiji 263.96 millimeters compare
  6. 18 Malaysia 257.39 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

More reference data data for Guinea-Bissau

All data for Guinea-Bissau →

Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Guinea-Bissau?
Precipitation anomalies in Guinea-Bissau was 300.08 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest precipitation anomalies recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
The highest recorded value was 798.41 millimeters in 1958.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
The lowest recorded value was -446.18 millimeters in 1941.
How does Guinea-Bissau rank for precipitation anomalies?
Guinea-Bissau ranks 15th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Download this data

CSV · JSON — 86 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).

About this data

Indicator
Precipitation anomalies
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.