Climate of Southern, Sierra Leone
Area-weighted average across Southern. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Southern, a subdivision of Sierra Leone, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25°C / 77°F in August to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in March, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in to 586 mm / 23.1 in depending on the season (2965 mm / 116.7 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 | 26°C78.8°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.1°C80.8°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.9°C82.2°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| April | 27.9°C82.2°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.3°C81.1°F | 236 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.4°C79.5°F | 389 mm15.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.3°C77.5°F | 551 mm21.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 25°C77°F | 586 mm23.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.8°C78.4°F | 508 mm20″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.2°C79.2°F | 322 mm12.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.5°C79.7°F | 158 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 26°C78.8°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Southern?
The best months to visit Southern, Sierra Leone for sunny, dry weather are January, February, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 27.9°C / 82.2°F, and the driest is January with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Southern?
Southern, Sierra Leone has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25°C / 77°F in August to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 2965 mm / 116.7 in, with the wettest month being August (586 mm / 23.1 in) and the driest January (10 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Southern?
The hottest month in Southern is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.9°C / 82.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Southern?
The coldest month in Southern is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25°C / 77°F.
When does it rain most in Southern?
The wettest month in Southern is August, averaging about 586 mm / 23.1 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 10 mm / 0.4 in.