Climate Insights for Gbangbatok Airport

, Southern Province, Sierra Leone

Hottest
March
32°C peak
Coldest
August
24°C low
Wettest
September
655mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gbangbatok Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3651mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 655mm of rainfall. Gbangbatok Airport 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: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Feb Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Mar Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Apr Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° May Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Jul Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Sep Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 24° Oct Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Nov Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Dec Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24°
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Gbangbatok Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°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 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 29mm Feb Precipitation: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 64mm Apr Precipitation: 137mm May Precipitation: 319mm Jun Precipitation: 570mm Jul Precipitation: 632mm Aug Precipitation: 633mm Sep Precipitation: 655mm Oct Precipitation: 357mm Nov Precipitation: 170mm Dec Precipitation: 51mm
Precipitation

Gbangbatok Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3651mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 304mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 655mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 29mm. That's 625mm less than September, 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: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Gbangbatok Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 Gbangbatok Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Gbangbatok Airport 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 24°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 520mm across the season with a monthly average of 173mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1835mm across the season with a monthly average of 612mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1181mm across the season with a monthly average of 394mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 115mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/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 Gbangbatok Airport 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
24 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
319 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
570 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
632 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
633 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
655 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
357 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
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