Climate of Western Area, Sierra Leone
Area-weighted average across Western Area. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Western Area, a subdivision of Sierra Leone, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August to 27.2°C / 81°F in April, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in to 766 mm / 30.2 in depending on the season (3051 mm / 120.1 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 | 25.8°C78.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.2°C79.2°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 26.8°C80.2°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27.2°C81°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 26.6°C79.9°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.6°C78.1°F | 350 mm13.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.8°C76.6°F | 707 mm27.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 766 mm30.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.1°C77.2°F | 512 mm20.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.6°C78.1°F | 299 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.9°C78.6°F | 117 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.7°C78.3°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Western Area?
The best months to visit Western Area, Sierra Leone for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 27.2°C / 81°F, and the driest is January with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Western Area?
Western Area, Sierra Leone has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August to 27.2°C / 81°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 3051 mm / 120.1 in, with the wettest month being August (766 mm / 30.2 in) and the driest January (6 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 Western Area?
The hottest month in Western Area is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.2°C / 81°F.
What is the coldest month in Western Area?
The coldest month in Western Area is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.5°C / 76.1°F.
When does it rain most in Western Area?
The wettest month in Western Area is August, averaging about 766 mm / 30.2 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 6 mm / 0.2 in.