🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Weather & Climate Guide

Sierra Leone has 6 major cities in our database. The best time to visit is January with an average travel score of 93/100. Top destinations include Koidu, Makeni, Kenema.

When is the best time to visit Sierra Leone?

93

January is the best time to visit Sierra Leone with an average travel score of 93/100 (Excellent).

Sierra Leone has distinct seasons with excellent weather during several months of the year.

Average Travel Score by Month

93
Jan
92
Feb
85
Mar
77
Apr
65
May
63
Jun
61
Jul
60
Aug
62
Sep
64
Oct
69
Nov
88
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)

Which cities in Sierra Leone have the best weather?

Koidu

#1 Best Weather
98

Best: January

Annual avg: 29.7°C

Makeni

97

Best: January

Annual avg: 31.5°C

Kenema

92

Best: January

Annual avg: 30.1°C

Bo

92

Best: January

Annual avg: 30.7°C

Freetown

92

Best: February

Annual avg: 27.5°C

Waterloo

92

Best: February

Annual avg: 29°C

What is the climate like in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone has distinct seasons with excellent weather during several months of the year. The country spans Africa with 6 major cities offering diverse weather conditions.

4
Excellent months
7
Good months
1
Mixed months
0
Challenging months

What cities are in Sierra Leone?

BoBest: January
30.7°C avg92
FreetownBest: February
27.5°C avg92
KenemaBest: January
30.1°C avg92
KoiduBest: January
29.7°C avg98
MakeniBest: January
31.5°C avg97
WaterlooBest: February
29°C avg92

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Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31