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Belem

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Belem month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Belem are typically May, June and November, with average daytime highs around 31–32°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 21°C), and August the wettest (about 507 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
Month	Avg high (°C)	Avg low (°C)	Rain (mm)	Sunshine (h/day)
January	33.0	21.3	0	10.5
February	33.9	21.8	0	10.8
March	33.7	22.7	0	11.2
April	32.9	23.3	0	11.7
May	32.0	24.0	4	11.1
June	30.9	25.3	66	10.1
July	28.5	24.7	403	7.8
August	28.2	24.4	507	7.5
September	28.8	24.5	337	8.2
October	30.3	25.2	131	9.8
November	31.9	24.1	14	10.3
December	32.5	21.8	1	10.1

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01 · Overview

Belem, in brief

Belem is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Belem took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Belem

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Belem

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Belem

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Belem

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Belem

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08 · Questions

Questions about Belem

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01 · Q&A

Where is Belem located and what are its coordinates?

Belem is situated in Guinea-Bissau at geographic coordinates 11.8534, -15.6030 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Belem?

Belem has a recorded population of approximately 17,263 and observes the Africa/Bissau time zone (XOF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Belem?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Belem include pt-GW, pov, and the circulating currency is XOF.

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