Climate of Makeni, Northern, Sierra Leone
Point-value climate at Makeni (Northern, Sierra Leone). Population approximately 87,679.
Located in Northern, Sierra Leone, Makeni has a tropical climate. Population approximately 87,679. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in August to 29°C / 84.2°F in March, with rainfall varying from 5 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 620 mm / 24.4 in (August) — about 2940 mm / 115.7 in across the year. Makeni is the capital of Northern. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Makeni's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7°C80.1°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.9°C82.2°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29°C84.2°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.9°C84°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 28°C82.4°F | 220 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.8°C80.2°F | 353 mm13.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.8°C78.4°F | 486 mm19.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.3°C77.5°F | 620 mm24.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.1°C79°F | 505 mm19.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.6°C79.9°F | 413 mm16.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 27°C80.6°F | 174 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.5°C79.7°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Makeni?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, December. Makeni's warmest month is March at an average of 29°C / 84.2°F, and its driest month is January with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Makeni?
Makeni, in Northern, Sierra Leone, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in August to 29°C / 84.2°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 2940 mm / 115.7 in, with the wettest month being August (620 mm / 24.4 in) and the driest January (5 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Makeni in March?
The average temperature in Makeni in March is 29°C / 84.2°F, with rainfall of about 34 mm / 1.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Makeni?
The driest month in Makeni is January, with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.7°C / 80.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Makeni?
The wettest month in Makeni is August, with approximately 620 mm / 24.4 in of average monthly rainfall.