Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Sierra Leone with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sierra Leone in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Sierra Leone with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature rises to around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Sierra Leone will be around 31°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 256 mm of precipitation, spread over 27 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
With an average precipitation chance of 87% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Sierra Leone. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Sierra Leone in October |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
256 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
27 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Sierra Leone?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Sierra Leone. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Sierra Leone in October
With 39°C, Sierra Leone hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Sierra Leone
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Sierra Leone, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Sierra Leone
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Sierra Leone, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 27 days of rain in Sierra Leone.
Daily UV Index in October in Sierra Leone
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Sierra Leone, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Sierra Leone Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Sierra Leone, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Sierra Leone Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Sierra Leone, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Sierra Leone
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Sierra Leone. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Sierra Leone by Month
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