Climate Insights for Bumbuna

, Northern Province, Sierra Leone

Hottest
March
36°C peak
Coldest
January
20°C low
Wettest
August
521mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bumbuna is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2636mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 521mm of rainfall. Bumbuna sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 20° Feb Max: 36° Average: 28° Min: 22° Mar Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 23° Apr Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 24° May Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22° Aug Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22° Sep Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20°
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Average
Min

Bumbuna sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 36°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 7mm Mar Precipitation: 28mm Apr Precipitation: 67mm May Precipitation: 190mm Jun Precipitation: 314mm Jul Precipitation: 470mm Aug Precipitation: 521mm Sep Precipitation: 515mm Oct Precipitation: 383mm Nov Precipitation: 131mm Dec Precipitation: 9mm
Precipitation

Bumbuna is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2636mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 220mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 521mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 519mm less than August, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Bumbuna is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bumbuna, which began on March 20, 2026. Bumbuna sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 36°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 285mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1305mm across the season with a monthly average of 435mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1028mm across the season with a monthly average of 343mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 36°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 18mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bumbuna 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C
34 °C
10 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
36 °C
12 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
36 °C
13 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
34 °C
11 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
314 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
470 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
521 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
515 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
383 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
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