Climate Insights for Gbangbatok Airport

Southern Province, Sierra Leone

Hottest
March
32°C peak
Coldest
August
24°C low
Wettest
July
668mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gbangbatok Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3725mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 668mm of rainfall. Gbangbatok Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0° 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: 32° Average: 28° 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: 29° 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°
Max
Average
Min

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: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 66mm Apr Precipitation: 142mm May Precipitation: 323mm Jun Precipitation: 568mm Jul Precipitation: 668mm Aug Precipitation: 653mm Sep Precipitation: 653mm Oct Precipitation: 353mm Nov Precipitation: 177mm Dec Precipitation: 63mm
Precipitation

Gbangbatok Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3725mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 310mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 668mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 29mm. That's 639mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Gbangbatok Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Gbangbatok Airport, which began on September 23, 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. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 531mm across the season with a monthly average of 177mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1889mm across the season with a monthly average of 630mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1184mm across the season with a monthly average of 395mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 122mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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
6 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
32 °C
7 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
32 °C
7 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
323 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
568 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
668 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
653 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
24 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
653 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
353 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Airpult

Get accurate weather forecasts worldwide with real-time updates and severe weather alerts. Covering 6M+ locations with precise, reliable weather data.

© 2026 Samuenti GmbH. All rights reserved.

gb English
Metric (°C, km/h)