Fortaleza de São José da Amura
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
The Fortaleza de São José da Amura is a fortress and cultural heritage site located in Bissau. It houses the Museu Militar da Luta de Libertação Nacional and is recognized as part of the Heritage of Portuguese Influence. It is the most looked-up sight in Guinea-Bissau on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The dry season, lasting from December through April, is the most suitable time to visit. During these months, there is little to no rain and daily highs range from 32 °C to 34 °C. The rainy season, which runs from June through October, sees significant rainfall, particularly in July and August when it rains on about 30 days each month. The fortress is located in Bissau, 1 km from the city center. Travelers arriving by air can use Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, which is 9 km away.
As the site is situated in Bissau, it serves as a central point for exploring the capital. There are no additional details regarding opening hours, prices, or accessibility provided.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is August, with about 491 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 155 | 389 | 491 | 373 | 167 | 10 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.