Climate of Northern, Sierra Leone
Area-weighted average across Northern. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Northern, a subdivision of Sierra Leone, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in August to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in March, with rainfall from 5 mm / 0.2 in to 554 mm / 21.8 in depending on the season (2618 mm / 103.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4°C77.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27°C80.6°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.3°C82.9°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.2°C82.8°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.3°C81.1°F | 206 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 26°C78.8°F | 316 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 25°C77°F | 443 mm17.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.6°C76.3°F | 554 mm21.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.4°C77.7°F | 456 mm18″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.9°C78.6°F | 345 mm13.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.1°C79°F | 136 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.3°C77.5°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Northern?
The best months to visit Northern, Sierra Leone for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and the driest is January with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Northern?
Northern, Sierra Leone has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in August to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 2618 mm / 103.1 in, with the wettest month being August (554 mm / 21.8 in) and the driest January (5 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Northern?
The hottest month in Northern is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.3°C / 82.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Northern?
The coldest month in Northern is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.6°C / 76.3°F.
When does it rain most in Northern?
The wettest month in Northern is August, averaging about 554 mm / 21.8 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 5 mm / 0.2 in.