Climate Insights for Kenema

The climate in Kenema is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,469 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 561 mm of rainfall. Kenema sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kenema is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 97.2 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 22.1 in of rainfall. Kenema sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kenema sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 36°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Kenema sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 97°F. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 83°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Kenema is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,469 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 206 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 561 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 8 mm. That's 553 mm 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.Kenema is a very wet location, receiving approximately 97.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.1 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 22.1 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.3 in. That's 21.8 in 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.

Kenema is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 7km/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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kenema is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kenema 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 Kenema 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.