Climate Insights for Bonthe
Bonthe District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
Climate Overview
The climate in Bonthe is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,680 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 681 mm of rainfall. Bonthe sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bonthe is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 144.9 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 26.8 in of rainfall. Bonthe sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Bonthe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Bonthe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Bonthe is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,680 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 307 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 681 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 22 mm. That's 659 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Bonthe is a very wet location, receiving approximately 144.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12.1 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 26.8 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 25.9 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Bonthe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Bonthe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bonthe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bonthe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.