What’s the climate like in Sierra Leone?
The current climate of Sierra Leone features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 28°C. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sierra Leone in recent years was 39°C in December 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in September 2022.
On average, Sierra Leone receives 3239 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Sierra Leone?
The best time to visit Sierra Leone for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sierra Leone. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Sierra Leone
The climate table of Sierra Leone shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 3,0 | 8,6 | 9,0 | 105 | 152 | 398 | 788 | 821 | 572 | 256 | 105 | 21 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 28°C in August
- Precipitation: 3239 mm per year, averaging 270 mm per month
- Driest months: 3,0 mm in January, 8,6 mm in February and 9,0 mm in March
- Wettest months: 821 mm in August, 788 mm in July and 572 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Sierra Leone
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sierra Leone. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sierra Leone
This graph shows how much precipitation Sierra Leone gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Sierra Leone
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sierra Leone. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sierra Leone
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sierra Leone. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sierra Leone
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sierra Leone over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Sierra Leone by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sierra Leone. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
