Climate of Kenema, Eastern, Sierra Leone
Point-value climate at Kenema (Eastern, Sierra Leone). Population approximately 143,137.
Located in Eastern, Sierra Leone, Kenema has a tropical climate. Population approximately 143,137. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in August to 27°C / 80.6°F in March, with rainfall varying from 14 mm / 0.6 in (January) to 495 mm / 19.5 in (August) — about 2748 mm / 108.2 in across the year. Kenema is the capital of Eastern. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kenema's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2°C77.4°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.3°C79.3°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27°C80.6°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.7°C80.1°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.4°C79.5°F | 240 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.5°C77.9°F | 306 mm12″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.6°C76.3°F | 371 mm14.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.2°C75.6°F | 495 mm19.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.2°C77.4°F | 460 mm18.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.7°C78.3°F | 339 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.8°C78.4°F | 188 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 25°C77°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kenema?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February. Kenema's warmest month is March at an average of 27°C / 80.6°F, and its driest month is January with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kenema?
Kenema, in Eastern, Sierra Leone, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in August to 27°C / 80.6°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 2748 mm / 108.2 in, with the wettest month being August (495 mm / 19.5 in) and the driest January (14 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Kenema in March?
The average temperature in Kenema in March is 27°C / 80.6°F, with rainfall of about 105 mm / 4.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kenema?
The driest month in Kenema is January, with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Kenema?
The wettest month in Kenema is August, with approximately 495 mm / 19.5 in of average monthly rainfall.