Climate Insights for Bonthe

Bonthe District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone

Hottest
February
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
August
24°C low76°F low
Wettest
July
681 mm rain26.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°FebMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°AprMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°MayMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°JulMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°AugMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°SepMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°OctMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°DecMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mm700mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 31mmFebPrecipitation: 22mmMarPrecipitation: 42mmAprPrecipitation: 104mmMayPrecipitation: 328mmJunPrecipitation: 601mmJulPrecipitation: 681mmAugPrecipitation: 670mmSepPrecipitation: 625mmOctPrecipitation: 346mmNovPrecipitation: 162mmDecPrecipitation: 66mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inAprPrecipitation: 4.1inMayPrecipitation: 12.9inJunPrecipitation: 23.7inJulPrecipitation: 26.8inAugPrecipitation: 26.4inSepPrecipitation: 24.6inOctPrecipitation: 13.6inNovPrecipitation: 6.4inDecPrecipitation: 2.6in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C78 °F
30 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C78 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h5 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h5 mph
328 mm12.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
601 mm23.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C76 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
681 mm26.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C76 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h8 mph
670 mm26.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
625 mm24.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
346 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h3 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C78 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in